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In early May, two of our Atlassian experts packed their bags and flew to California for Atlassian Team '26 - one of the biggest gatherings in the Atlassian ecosystem. Georgi and George spent several intense days in Anaheim, sitting through keynotes, joining partner sessions, hosting conversations, and talking to people from organizations across the world who are wrestling with the same questions we are. They're back now. And we thought the best way to share what they learned is an evening with beer and pizza. So what did they actually bring back? The biggest shift was a fundamental change in how Atlassian is positioning itself - not just as a suite of tools your team uses, but as the layer that makes your organizational knowledge usable by any AI system you're already working with. The data your teams have been building for years in Jira, Confluence, and JSM - the workflows, the ownership, the history - is now something external tools can actually access and act on.  On the AI side, Rovo moved well beyond being a smart assistant. The new direction is about AI that takes on real work: breaking down complex requests, executing multi-step tasks, and doing it in a way that stays visible and auditable. Non-technical people can now build automations by describing what they need in plain language. Engineers can ask questions across entire multi-repo codebases. And for the first time, organizations will be able to see exactly where their AI investment is going - and whether it's actually connected to anything strategic. Join us for an informal evening where we unpack all of it and what it means for the way we work.  Agenda --- Speakers Georgi Gachev - Nemetschek Bulgaria (Team Lead) Gogo is a software developer for almost 15 years and he had experience with all kinds of technologies including Java, .NET, Android, Javascript, Python and more. His passions include football, e-sports and travelling. George Stoyanov - Nemetschek Bulgaria George is an experienced professional in the field of software technologies for more than 20 years. Currently he is in charge of leading projects of Atlassian tools implementation, support, integrations and add-ons development in Nemetschek Bulgaria. For the last 5 years his deep technical knowledge and management skills have helped a number of organisations to get the most out of their Atlass… Moderators Velizar Borisov - MBition Sofia (Atlassian Community Champion) Boriana Todorova - Altassian Community Champion Hosted By Velizar Borisov, Atlassian Administrator Boriana Todorova, Community Leader I'm a senior technology leader with 20+ years of experience in quality assurance, process improvement, project delivery, and organizational transformation. I specialize in building high-performing teams, and bridging the gap between business goals and tech execution. My mission is simple: I help systems and people work better — starting with myself, and never stopping at “good enough.” I thrive where complexity meets urgency — whether it's redesigning inefficient workflows, elevating engineering culture, or aligning delivery with long-term value. I bring a strong foundation in internal auditing practices, ensuring that systems are not only efficient but also aligned with key compliance and quality standards like ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 — without losing sight of the human side of work. I’ve also developed a strong interest in artificial intelligence — not just as a tool, but as a transformational force. I’m exploring how AI can enhance quality, automate the right parts of work, and help us build more adaptive, intelligent systems that serve both business and society responsibly. I believe the future of tech depends not just on innovation, but on responsibility, empathy, and structure that serves both people and planet. Petar Velikov, Atlassian User Group Leader Velizara Streshkova, QA Engineer --- Global Partner Atlassian (http://atlassian.com) Millions of users globally rely on Atlassian products every day for improving software development, project management, collaboration, and code quality. Local Sponsors Nemetschek Bulgaria (https://www.nemetschek.bg) Atlassian Gold Solution Partner. Solutions for team collaboration, project and process management, service desk facilitation, bug reporting, finance overview and more. For over a decade, Atlassian customers have come together to network, share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to use Atlassian products. Today, more than 15,000 people take part in Atlassian community events in more than 30 countries. --- Complete your event RSVP here: https://ace.atlassian.com/events/details/atlassian-sofia-presents-jira-rovo-amp-beer-what-we-brought-back-from-team-26/.

Настъпи моментът и за последното ни събитие преди лятната пауза. Отново сме подготвили интересни и актуални теми и страхотни лектори. Новото този път е, че Вие – нашите гости, ще имате възможност на място по време на събитието да изберете за първия панел темата. Следете постовете ни следващите дни, за да разберете кои ще са темите, от които ще можете да избирате. Партньор в това иновативно преживяване са [DojoBits ](https://dojobits.io/). Отново сме в необичаен за нас вторник от месеца, но всичко си има причина 😊. Очакваме ви заедно да направим едно по-различно събитие. Всеки от гостите на събитието ще получи и 2 CPE точки от **[ISACA Sofia Chapter](https://www.linkedin.com/company/isaca-sofia-chapter/)** . **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** **Програма на събитието:** **• 18:30 - 19:00 - Регистрация** **Вратите отварят в 18:30 часа.** **• 19:00 - 19:15 – Откриване** **• 19:15 - 20:00 – Темата избираш ти!** **Валентин Христев - Co-Founder at DojoBits.io** **• 20:00 - 20:40 – Detection Debt: Where does AV/EDR Evasion Leave Enterprise Security?** **Петър Джалалиев – Technical Lead & Offensive Security Researcher at AMATAS** **• 20:40 - 20:50 – Закриване на официалната част** **• 20:50 - 22:00 – Networking** **\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-** Следете страниците в социалните мрежи и канала ни в Discord, за да научавате повече: · LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-security-talks-bulgaria](https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyber-security-talks-bulgaria) · Meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/Cyber-Security-Talks-Bulgaria-Meetup-Group/](https://www.meetup.com/Cyber-Security-Talks-Bulgaria-Meetup-Group/) · Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588273361718](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588273361718) · Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/cybersecuritytalksbg/](https://www.instagram.com/cybersecuritytalksbg/) · Discord: [https://discord.gg/MPMAgmCbWs](https://discord.gg/MPMAgmCbWs) (#cybersec-talks) · Website : [https://www.cybersecuritytalks.bg/](https://www.cybersecuritytalks.bg/)

Come and join us on Jun 18, 2026 for a dive into a topic that impacts everyone using Python. (**Important**: The event requires a mandatory registration) Everyone knows that there is no real multithreading in Python - or is there? The tradeoffs between processes and threads is well known. But what if we could have the best of both worlds? This is where subinterpreters come in. We will go over what subinterpreters are, how they work, and most importantly, how we can use them to make our code faster. We will also go deeper into Python’s internals and explore what a GIL-less Python looks like. The “freethreaded” builds of Python are easily accessible - but are there drawbacks? After that, we can have a quick chat and enjoy some drinks and pizza (provided by SiteGround) If this sounds interesting to you, make sure to sign up below: **Speaker bio:** Lyuboslav Karev has 6 years of experience with anything Python related - web development, automation, AI and Machine Learning. In his current role at SiteGround, he works on Coderick AI - an AI-powered coding platform, which allows its users to create and host sites, business tools, and apps. In his free time, he is part of the Python course in Sofia University. **Agenda:** 19:00 - 19:10: Opening & introduction 19:10 - 19:45: Subinterpreters & GIL-less Python 19:45 - 20:30: Networking with drinks and pizza (provided by SiteGround) **Place:** SiteGround HQ , 6 Olimpiyska st., Sofia **Parking:** available\*\*.\*\* **Directions:** [https://www.google.com/maps/place/g.k.+Sofia+parkMladost,+ul.+%22Olimpijska%22+6,+1766+Sofia/@42.6228344,23.3692001,3a,90y,270h,84.41t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sxcFgY8KOgVqqw7dZJ-Y70w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D5.590685654068935%26panoid%3DxcFgY8KOgVqqw7dZJ-Y70w%26yaw%3D270!7i16384!8i8192!4m6!3m5!1s0x40aa813466d6ce39:0xb464d77033cdd740!8m2!3d42.6229584!4d23.3679717!16s%2Fg%2F11sjsgh0c6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D](https://www.google.com/maps/place/g.k.+Sofia+parkMladost,+ul.+%22Olimpijska%22+6,+1766+Sofia/@42.6228344,23.3692001,3a,90y,270h,84.41t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sxcFgY8KOgVqqw7dZJ-Y70w!2e0!6shttps:%2F%2Fstreetviewpixels-pa.googleapis.com%2Fv1%2Fthumbnail%3Fcb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile%26w%3D900%26h%3D600%26pitch%3D5.590685654068935%26panoid%3DxcFgY8KOgVqqw7dZJ-Y70w%26yaw%3D270!7i16384!8i8192!4m6!3m5!1s0x40aa813466d6ce39:0xb464d77033cdd740!8m2!3d42.6229584!4d23.3679717!16s%2Fg%2F11sjsgh0c6?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyNC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)

We’re back for Volume 2! 🥂 We’re getting together at McCarthy’s for another evening cantered on the journeys that brought us to Sofia and the local roots that keep us here. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life, just arrived yesterday, or are simply looking for a relaxed drink after work, come on by. Help us bring together people from all walks of life to share stories and build a different type of community. 📍 **Where:** McCarthy's Irish Pub (Upstairs), Alabin 29 📅 **When:** May 19th @ 19:00

**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/)

**Discover one of Bulgaria’s most iconic traditions through a guided rakia tasting experience in the heart of Sofia.** Join us for an authentic evening of stories, flavors, and local hospitality at the Rakia Museum in Sofia. **What to Expect** Guided Cultural Tour Local Bulgarian cheeses Traditional dry-cured Bulgarian meat Premium Rakia Degustation * 12-Year-Old Plum Rakia * 7-Year-Old Grape Rakia * 7-Year-Old VSOP Brandy * Traditional Bulgarian Cocktail Finale – Oblak (“The Cloud”) 🤑 **Price:** €25 per person 📍 **Location**: [Rakia Museum](https://maps.app.goo.gl/dnN3XkjXcfhHcKev8) 🎟️ **Tickets here**: [https://rakiamuseum.bg/en/produkt/bulgarian-rakia-experience-for-expats/](https://rakiamuseum.bg/en/produkt/bulgarian-rakia-experience-for-expats/) The event is organized by [SofiaExpats.com](https://sofiaexpats.com/) and Rakia Museum Sofia. See you there!

Most people still use AI like a search box: type one question, get one answer, repeat. But the next step is AI agents: systems that can take a goal, break it into steps, use tools, remember context, and produce useful work for a human to review. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll demystify what AI agents actually are — without hype or jargon. We’ll walk through practical examples of how agents can help with research, planning, writing, coding, operations, and personal productivity. We’ll cover: * What makes an AI “agent” instead of just a chatbot * How agents break tasks into steps * Where agents are genuinely useful today * Where they fail, hallucinate, or need human review * How to design simple AI workflows for your own work * A live demo of an AI agent-style workflow from start to finish No coding experience required. This is for anyone who wants to understand where AI tools are going and how to use them more effectively right now. LOGISTICS AND PARKING: The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks! The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

Title: Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI Register at the Columbus AWS meetup: [https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426379/](https://www.meetup.com/columbus-aws-amazon-web-services-meetup/events/313426379/) Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans. We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans. Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served. This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation. About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/ **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com

BMS-CONNECTED Westerville Mastermind & AmSpirit Towne Centre FIFA World Cup Social from 2pm to 7pm at Jimmy V's in Westerville. Please feel free to stop by for a drink, some food, networking and the US vs Australia FIFA World Cup Group D match. FREE to attend, drinks and food available for purchase. Bring business cards and a friend. 1 S State Street in Westerville.

We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio! The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us! And yes, there will be free food. Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).