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**✨ Engineering Guardrailed AI in Constrained Environments & MCP: Principles & Practice ✨** Ready to dive into the next generation of practical, secure AI engineering? Join us at Talent Garden Calabiana for a deep-dive technical night, co-hosted by Scops.ai and **TAG**. We'll tackle two major frontiers in the modern AI landscape: the complex realities of engineering guardrailed AI in highly constrained environments, and the hands-on mechanics of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Whether you're building rock-solid enterprise safeguards or giving your AI agents powerful new tools, this meetup is for you. **Agenda** * **18:30** Doors Open * **19:00** Introduction * **19:10** Talk: Engineering Guardrailed AI for Constrained Environments with Daniele Zonca * **19:50** Talk: Model Context Protocol: Principles and Practice with Luca Baggi * After the meetup we will organize a dinner close to the venue, anybody who wants to join is welcome! **Venue**: Talent Garden, Via Arcivescovo Calabiana 6 (M3 Lodi or Brenta) The event will be **recorded and streamed** on Python Milano Youtube channel (links will appear [here](https://www.youtube.com/@pythonmilano/streams) close to the event) **Engineering Guardrailed AI for Constrained Environments** **Daniele Zonca, Senior Principal Software Engineer @ Red Hat** **Model Context Protocol: Principles and Practice** Large‑language‑model agents are only as useful as the context and tools they can reach. Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) proposes a universal, bidirectional interface that turns every external system—SQL databases, Slack, Git, web browsers, even your local file‑system—into first‑class “context providers.” In just 30 minutes we’ll step from high‑level buzzwords to hands‑on engineering details: How MCP’s JSON‑RPC message format, streaming channels, and version‑negotiation work under the hood. Why per‑tool sandboxing via isolated client processes hardens security (and what happens when an LLM tries rm ‑rf /). Techniques for hierarchical context retrieval that stretch a model’s effective window beyond token limits. Real‑world patterns for accessing multiple tools—Postgres, Slack, GitHub—and plugging MCP into GenAI applications. Expect code snippets and lessons from early adoption. You’ll leave ready to wire your own services into any MCP‑aware model and level‑up your GenAI applications—without the N×M integration nightmare. **Luca Baggi, AI Engineer @ xtream** Luca is an AI Engineer in xtream (now part of TeamSystem). He is a active member to the Python and PyData communities in Europe, and an open source contributor. ✋ **Please use your real Name and Surname to register, we cannot assure you will be able to access the venue if not.** \*\* If you have a last minute issue please remember to cancel the RSVP.\*\* \*\* Thanks for your cooperation\*\*

**Vuoi migliorare la tua capacità di parlare in pubblico, ma non sai da dove iniziare?** Unisciti a noi per una serata energica e stimolante con **The Xplorers Toastmasters Club Milano**. Che tu sia un manager, uno studente o semplicemente una persona che vuole vincere la paura del public speaking, questa è la serata giusta per te. **📅 COSA ASPETTARSI:** I nostri incontri sono divisi in tre parti dinamiche: 1. **Discorsi Preparati:** I nostri soci presentano discorsi su vari argomenti per allenare le loro skill (Storytelling, body language, struttura). 2. **Improvvisazione (Table Topics):** La parte più divertente! Esercizi di 1-2 minuti per imparare a pensare velocemente. * *Nota:* Anche gli ospiti possono provare a buttarsi, ma **solo se lo desiderano**. Nessuno ti forzerà! 3. **Valutazioni:** Ogni speaker riceve un feedback costruttivo per capire cosa ha fatto bene e cosa può migliorare. **🎒 COSA PORTARE:** * Non serve portare nulla di specifico (penna e quaderno se vuoi prendere appunti). * Porta solo la tua curiosità e, se vuoi, un amico! **📍 COME TROVARCI:** Ci riuniamo presso **OiT** in **Via Nicola Antonio Porpora, 14** (Zona Loreto/Città Studi) ogni 1° e 3° mercoledì del mese. * Arriva verso le **19:00** per fare due chiacchiere e prendere posto. Iniziamo puntualissimi alle 19:15! **🎟️ COSTI:** L'ingresso per gli ospiti è **GRATUITO al 100%**. Ti aspettiamo per una serata di crescita e divertimento! A mercoledì! 👋

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ITA (English below Prontə a lasciare andare lo stress, incontrare persone sulla tua stessa lunghezza d’onda e riconnetterti con il tuo corpo? Unisciti alla mia **lezione di yoga in piccolo gruppo**, ogni **mercoledì**, in **inglese e/o italiano**, aperta a **tutti i livelli**. 🧘‍♀️ **Costo:** 12€ a lezione Per domande generali o sulla prenotazione, scrivimi pure su WhatsApp: +393714215022 💫 **Il pagamento conferma la prenotazione.** Porta la tua energia — e lasciati guidare dal flow. ENG Ready to shake off the stress, meet people who share your vibes, and reconnect with your body? Join my cozy yoga class — taught in English *and/or* Italian — every **Wednesday**, in a relaxed small-group setting, open to **all levels**. 🧘‍♀️ **Cost:** €15 per class For any questions or issues while booking, contact me via WhatsApp: +393714215022 💫 **Payment confirms your spot.** Bring your good energy — and let’s flow together

Calling all founders, operators, and startup ecosystem players!Whether you’re a pool regular or just enjoy a good game and better conversations, join us for an evening of pool, relaxed competition, and meaningful networking. This is a social night where the strategy and focus of pool meet the energy of the startup world. No pitches, no panels — just good games, sharp minds, and authentic connections. Because some of the best ideas (and partnerships) start away from desks and screens. 🎯 What to Expect Casual Pool Games & Mini Matches — Open to all levels, beginners very welcome. Founder-to-Founder Connections — Meet fellow founders, VCs, operators, and creatives in a laid-back setting. Drinks & Conversations — Easy networking, real talk, no awkward name-tag vibes. Fun Challenges & Small Surprises — Friendly competition, nothing too serious (except pride 😉). 💸 Pricing Pay on the spot at the end, based on time played (around €15/hour per table - divided by 2 or 4). Each person can order the food/drinks at the bar. Whether you come to play, connect, or just unwind with people who get the startup life, this night is about building community through sport and play. **You can register here too to receive updates - [https://luma.com/tekdj560](https://luma.com/tekdj560)**

Let's meet at the pub and enjoy the good company, over a drink and some food.😃 You can eat (everything you want at the buffet) and take 1 drink at the cost of 12 euros 🙃 or you can just drink at the cost of the drink 🙃 ☞ 🌍 INTERNATIONAL HAPPY HOUR IN MILAN ☞ 📆 ON WEDNESDAY STARTING FROM 7.30 pm ☞ 📍 NEXT BAR MILAN Meet new English-speaking friends who are studying, living or just visiting Milan... and have fun! I look forward to meeting you all! 😉 This event is also in facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/130192543665547/?ref=share and other networks, like couchsurfing 🙃, so there are always more people coming, not only the people listed here. 🙂 *** Next Bar - Via Crema, 7 - Milan (MM3 Porta Romana)

Hi there! Are you visiting/ living in Milan, want to practise languages and make new friends in a relaxed and cosy atmosphere? There's a new serie of events called "Coffee&Chat!" with this purpose in mind, to practise languages and socialise within a smaller group of people in a welcoming, easy-going setting. Coffee&Chat also provides English lessons, online or face-to-face. Contact Chiara if you want to know more. English will be the main language spoken in the group, but we are happy to talk in Italian as well if there are people interested in learning it:) 1€ entry fee Our WhatsApp channel ⬇️ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBtJsSGJP89J5M7qG1P

Sei un remote worker? Uno studente? Un freelance? Ti serve un luogo calmo dove lavorare senza distrazioni, senza pressione, senza dover parlare con nessuno? Remote Circle è una routine di lavoro condivisa e silenziosa. L’atmosfera è essenziale: tavoli condivisi, ritmo lento, concentrazione naturale. Si lavora in autonomia, ma non da soli. Rimani il tempo che ti serve: l’incontro è flessibile, discreto, operativo. Remote Circle non è un workshop e non è coworking. È un appuntamento leggero, replicabile, pensato per creare continuità senza esposizione.

Ci troviamo per scrivere, condividere, conoscere, immaginare, scoprire. Costo dell’evento 25 euro. Per informazioni e prenotazioni contattatemi 🙂

BOOK OF THE MONTH: Eating Ashes by Brenda Navarro (translation: Megan McDowell) MEETING LOCATION: Pancicchetto (Via Solferino 43) limited spaces open, must buy a drink WHEN: March 8th, 19:00-20:30 WHAT TO BRING: conversation!!, and your copy of the book SUGGESTED READING THEMES AND DISCUSSION TOPICS: * PLEASE feel free to bring your own discussion topics! * What is the significance of the book title and how does this play into themes of grief and loss? * The theme of migration is strong throughout the book, how does this shape the different characters? * The book is translated from Spanish, do you think this leaves gaps in our understanding as English readers?

**Limited spots:** 1. **Only active members of our volleyball group can join until further notice/invite.** 2. **RSVP by Saturday, and please confirm only if you can commit.** We can’t accept unconfirmed drop-ins or show-ups at the court. 3. If you’re unsure whether you can make it, contact Ellie by Saturday. Please don’t rely on the waitlist, as last-minute spots may not be possible to fill. **What to expect:** we’re a casual, low-intermediate group. Most of us have played before, but this is not a training session or a highly structured game setup, the goal is to have fun, stay active, and enjoy good games together. * Casual 5v5 * We warm up first, then teams will be assigned on court * Court: covered + heated * Arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time * Cost: €10.50 per person (card ok; cash backup) **Important:** * If you’re looking for a more competitive or structured setup, these regular games may not be the best fit, feel free to organize separate sessions with others or reach out to Ellie 🤞 * Please be respectful: **arrive on time, rotate when asked, and keep a team-first attitude** so everyone gets a solid run. **About WE NEED + (MORE) PPL** We’re building a community for adults 25–50 who enjoy real, low-pressure social time. Nothing formal, show up as you are. Keywords: community building, meet new people, make friends, adult friends, introvert-friendly, welcoming group, locals & expats, newcomers in Milan, social meetup, low-pressure social time, Sunday plans, Milan/Milano, Navigli, Porta Venezia, Isola, social sports, recreational volleyball, indoor beach volleyball, mixed levels, beginners welcome, intermediate welcome, skill-building, practice and play.

🍻 **Join Us for Tech Startups in the Pub - Milan Edition!** 🍻 Hey there! 🌟 We'd love for you to join us for our next edition of *Tech Startups in the Pub,* this time in Milan, Italy! The event is scheduled for **6:30 PM local Italian time**. The platform does not allow us to change the time zone, so we can only create events with the GMT time, thus you will see the invitation for 7:30 PM, but you definitely want to come earlier. It's a relaxed evening at The O'Connell Irish Pub, and run by Volodymyr. We have been running for 3.5 years in London and we are excited to now run our monthly events in Milan as well, welcoming new folks to the community. Whether you're a tech founder, an enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the tech scene, you'll fit right in. This isn't about panels or pitching, just good old-fashioned networking with like-minded people over a drink on a Thursday evening. Important information about the location and time. **It is in the ZTL zone**, so please do not come by car. Please use public transport or walk. **House Rules:** * Find Volodymyr to introduce yourself so we can welcome you properly. The pub knows we are coming, so you should be able to find us easily. * No hard selling or heavy pitching. This is a chill, friendly after-work get-together. * Not drinking? No worries! You're more than welcome to come hang out and enjoy the conversation. Mark your calendar and come down for some fun tech talk. See you there!

**How to Join?** Add your name on Meetup. [Message me on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393500966059?text=Hi%20Ozzy%2C%20I%E2%80%99d%20like%20to%20join%20the%20Thursday%20yoga%20class%20and%20receive%20the%20payment%20details%2C%20please.) to receive payment details: Your spot is confirmed once payment is completed. **Thursday Studio Class** * **Time:** 19:30 – 20:30 * **Level:** All Levels-Beginner-Friendly (International, English) Everyone is welcome whether you’re new to yoga or already experienced. We’ll move through a Hatha yoga flow. Come connect with your breath, body, and community. **Location:** Via Melzi d’Eril , Milan **What to Bring** * Your own yoga mat *(limited studio mats available on request)* * Comfortable clothes and water *** **Booking & Cancellations** * **Spots are limited**, so please book early on Meetup. * Reservations **without payment** will **not be considered**, due to the limited number of spots. * If you **need to cancel**, do so on Meetup at least **6 hours before class**. Otherwise, your booking will be counted as used. *** **Safety & Notes** * Your safety and well-being are very important. By attending, you acknowledge that yoga involves physical activity and accept responsibility for your own practice. * ❗ *This class is not suitable for pregnant women.* * If you have health concerns, please check with a doctor before joining. *** **About Me** I’m Ozzy, a certified yoga instructor specializing in **Hatha Yoga**. Learn more about me: [https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano](https://linktr.ee/ozzyoga.milano)

Drake Lundstrom is presenting: Code Anywhere by Talking to your Phone Abstract: Have you heard the trend of people deploying code anywhere from checkout lines to doctors' offices? In this talk, you will learn how to talk to your phone and have an app on Azure to show your friend 5 minutes later. The basic DevOps tools you already know, plus a little bit of AI magic, are all you need! If you want to follow along, the demo will be in Azure with GitHub Actions and GitHub Copilot, and you can have it set up on your phone by the end of the session. Just come in with an Azure account and a GitHub repo. Join us for pizza, drinks, and networking @ Improving's office. Doors open at 5:45.

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

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!

Window functions have nothing to do with the Windows operating system but provide a “window” to a result set when used in SQL queries. They are powerful, set-based methods to view data in unexpected ways. Window functions provide easy, set-based solutions to solve some common problems: * Using running totals * Performing operations in intervals * Identifying data gaps and islands * Performing aggregates without losing detail Many people are confused by window functions and do not know how to use them properly. This session will explore window functions, how they work, and how to use them. Demonstrations with several examples will solidify how window functions can simplify queries and make them more powerful.

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

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.

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)