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Improve Your Public Speaking - in Maadi
Improve Your Public Speaking - in Maadi
Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches? Join Maadi Toastmasters Club and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation. What's Maadi Toastmasters Club? A Toastmasters Club meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills. Care to join!! Please join us at our Whatsapp group to follow up our announcements: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IDNREQceN5K13I9IKNpfTa Use this link for direct reservation: [Reservation Site](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSAQbuKFkUllCSXcdxHQE1Kl29yV_Bfd-YBqajfPCIssYilHb7d_cKp-nhdK92Eolx4EOnIs8Y8l9ii/pubhtml?gid=0&single=true) **Event Time:** 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM **Place:** Meeting will be held at Malaz co-working space - Maadi ***(Please follow the WhatsApp group to know if there is any change in the place)*** Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3qNxgzz7t5A4unbi6?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy **Guest Fees:** 150 EGP

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Cairo Toastmasters Meeting - Develop your public speaking in Tagamo3!
Cairo Toastmasters Meeting - Develop your public speaking in Tagamo3!
Do you want to kick your public speaking skills up a couple of notches? Join Cairo Toastmasters and practice public speaking with professional speakers from all over the world to ace your next presentation. Please join our whatsapp group to receive the invitation and meeting details. https://chat.whatsapp.com/DDkLoUWtGFiHLA6KWoyhyo What's Cairo Toastmasters? A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing event in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere. Through a series of 11 self-paced speaking assignments designed to put a basic foundation in public speaking, you'll learn how to express yourself, and deliver presentations, also you will get to develop your leadership and communication skills. Why join Cairo Toastmasters? Toastmasters will give you a GROWING experience once you decide to join the club. With more than 700,000 active members in more than 16,000 clubs all over the world improving their public speaking and communication skills, you'll be a part of a global network of success. A fee of 100 LE is collected from all guests.
The Product Mindset for Developers: Building Tech That Matters
The Product Mindset for Developers: Building Tech That Matters
The Product Mindset for Developers: Building Tech That Matters 🤩 Great products aren’t built by code alone.🙌 This session explores how developers can move beyond implementation and start thinking like product builders. You’ll discover how product mindset helps transform technical skills into meaningful solutions, and what it really takes to build technology that creates real impact. Through practical insights and real-world perspectives, this session will help you rethink how you approach development — from writing features to building products that truly matter.🤩 Whether you’re a student, a developer, or aspiring to work in Big Tech, this session will change the way you think about building tech. 📅 Date: February 11 ⚠️ Limited seats available. Register Now: https://forms.gle/o9ok3FyScaeL78xg7 #GDGCairo #GoogleDevelopers #GDG #ProductMindset #TechThatMatters #BuildingTech Agenda --- Hosted By Muhammed Nagy, Head of GDG Cairo Hi, I'm Mohamed, Head of GDG Cairo. Mona Abd Elaziz, Head of Design Zeinab Salem, WTM Cairo Leader Fady Ibrahim, GDG Organizer - Fady is a Google Developer Expert and Google Cloud Authorized Trainer with 12 Google Cloud certifications. - He is a Build with AI trainer and a mentor in the 2024 Solution Challenge of Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC). He mentored teams from Germany and Singapore from the Top Global 100 Team. - Fady is the technical reviewer for the book Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Network Engineer Guide, published by Packt Publishing. - Fady has a one-hour video published on the official Google Cloud YouTube channel. Furthermore, he has a 10-video YouTube list about Google Cloud published by Cloud Institute, a Cloud Coaching Company based in Austin, Texas, USA. Ibrahim Fathelbab, Co-organizer Highly motivated and results-oriented Flutter developer with 3 years of experience in building and growing successful mobile applications. Proven ability to design, develop, and launch high-quality apps with a focus on user experience and performance. Skilled in managing all aspects of the app development lifecycle, from initial concept to post-launch support. El-hosary A, GDG Organizer Islam Hassan, Android developer Taghrida Mohamed, Co-organizer Mahmoud Sultan, Co-organizer CyberSecurity Engineer GDG Cairo Organizer Kholoud Ahmed, Co-organizer Computer Science Student Mohamed Mohamed, Co-organizer Eslam Kamal, Co-organizer Flutter Mobile App Developer | Coding Instructor | GDG Cairo Organizer | Head of Flutter at GDSC MTI (2023 - 2024) Ali Omar, Co-organizer Youssef Mamdouh, Co-organizer Mohamed Abo el Maaty Zaky, GDG Organizer 🧑🏻‍💻 Software Engineer 💙 Flutter Developer 🇪🇬 Flutter Egypt Organizer 🐦 Flutter Mena Organizer 📱 Mobile Enthusiast 💻 GDG 6 October Organizer 🌐 https://maaty.dev Yousef Bahnsawy, Ai Engineer AI Engineer, GDG on Campus Lead and GDG Cairo Organizer Nour Ashraf Hanafy, Business Developer Abdulrahman Samir, GDG Organizer RaniaM Hafez Photographer, Photographer Saadi Shamallakh, Full Stack developer Abdelrahman Salah, IOS Developer Ahmed Elnaggar, GDE Menna Ahmed, Cloud Engineer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cairo-presents-the-product-mindset-for-developers-building-tech-that-matters/.
English Club: You Have Received a Letter
English Club: You Have Received a Letter
............._*English Club*_ ........... *You Have Received a Letter 4!* ✨ *Old is Gold, isn’t it?* Are you ready to open your *letter*? Are you ready to know from whom? Ready for the fun & excitement? If yes… *join us* ! 🌟 📆 Day : Tuesday, Feb 10 🕗 Time : 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm 💵 Price : 150 EGP + a drink 🥤 🏢 Where : Edu Hub Academy, 45 Al-Nasr Street – Algeria Square – Maadi (Above El-Ezaby Pharmacy – First Floor – Apartment 102) 📍 Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?q=29.974129,31.275925 🚇 Nearest metro: El-Maadi Station Don’t forget to join our English Club WhatsApp group! https://chat.whatsapp.com/IgjHciHXPZpK1Vh3VtH7XY?mode=gi_t
🍀Dahshur Countryside Daytrip ⛰️
🍀Dahshur Countryside Daytrip ⛰️
🌿**Enjoy the Peaceful Charm of Countryside just 1.5hr from the city**🌿 Get ready for an adventure combines the charm of authentic Egyptian countryside with the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization! 🤩✨**Dahshur Countryside 2x1 Daytrip**🤩✨ 🌴 Picture this: surrounded by lush palm trees and captivating natural scenery, it’s the perfect gateway to unwind and refresh. Just imagine savoring freshly-made traditional food, sipping tea, and enjoying the irresistible smell of bread baking right on the spot! 🛕 Discover the stories and secrets behind some of the oldest and most beautiful pyramids in Egypt (Red, Bent and Black pyramids) through a unique guided tour**✨️** **The trip includes:** ✅ Camping in countryside ✅ A chance to recharge your energy, ✅ Let go of negativity ✅ Meet new people, ✅ So you can start your day full of life and positive vibes! **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** 💰 **Cost Just 900EGP includes:** **(Price differs for Non - Egyptians)** 👌 Transportation 👌 Farm day use ticket 👌Pyramids entrance tickets 👌 Breakfast 👌 Tea or Coffee 👌 Lemon juice 💰 Optional: For Dinner meal, extra 300EGP is added **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp 01080430150 or [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2uBPK-w9UCxP2qDLGcK3axtubfXEHPy0K1sLQkzZdl36dSmzIHdbziEXA_aem_AeBi2fDWdQssdQcDD-bgQpxA8vq_u_EhLea3rD_CPIBIxOnoJXYCyHa04eCnn9E9AZltEFbxKNeJ6df5gy9LaAay) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay wallet or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **900EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 1000EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 1100EGP Optional: If you come by car 700EGP • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Notes:** • Transportation using Hiace Toyota or private car • Road trip = 1 to 1.5 hours from Cairo to Dahshour • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) ✨ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4)
Wadi Degla Camp in Maadi with night hike🤩✨
Wadi Degla Camp in Maadi with night hike🤩✨
**Enjoy a full desert experience while still in the city. 🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend daytrip adventure with different group activities?👌💯Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for: ✨**Maadi night hike and camping**🤩✨ **The day includes:** ✅ Camping in the mountains the sky, nature, silence and clean air🌄 ✅ Optional hiking with professional guiding experience ✅ Grilled Dinner Meal ✅ Group activities Dominos, Chess, Card games ✅ Drinking mineral water, Pepsi, tea ✅ A car will be available to carry our bags 🚙 **The Program details:** we meet at 3:00pm at Maadi gate of the protectorate to reach camp site starting the hiking session (walk in the mountains) then sitting around bonfire having grilled dinner while sharing activities, games with special beduien tea till 11pm **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Fee: 450 EGP including** 🔥 **(700 for Non - Egyptians)** 👌 Hiking guide 👌 All grilling Dinner Meal 👌 Mineral water, Pepsi, Tea 👌 Snack (Corn or Fruit) **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **+201080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **5days** before event, where No refund for **2days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **450EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 500EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: 550EGP • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:** ✨ Your ID card ✨ Comfortable sneakers ✨ A cap, sunglasses and/or sunscreen ✨ Extra calories food ✨ Extra water bottle (1 liters) ✨ A jacket or a sweatshirt **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **\*Important Notes to keep:\*** • The camp is traditional, not 5 stars • The bathrooms are only at the gate • There's poor to no signal inside • You can leave early if you want • Wear comfy & warm clothes • It is ok for kids • No cinema, no shisha • No jeans, no shoes, no accessories • The program is to be slightly changes **\*Note: it is very cold at night\*** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) ✨ Last trips link: [Instagram video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOl2vJpk6vs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) • Tell us to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **fall collections of 2026** for outings & trips
⛺️ Fayoum camp - one day desert adventure
⛺️ Fayoum camp - one day desert adventure
**Enjoy a full desert camping experience two hours from the city. 🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend one day adventure, multi-stop private tour with different group activities? starting from 7:00 AM in Tahrir square till 11:30PM 👌 Get ready for: ✨**Fayoum oasis desert camping**🤩✨ **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** 🦕 **The Program details :** ✅ Visit Fayoum oasis and other natural attractions ✅ Passing by ancient Qarun Lake, spot birds ✅ Having the breakfast of (Feter, Honey, Cheese) ✅ Tunis village visit with hands-on pottery activity ✅ Get a peek at waterfalls in the protected area of Wadi El-Rayan ✅ Enjoying short felucca ride ✅ Dig into an Egyptian-style lunch overlooking Magic Lake ✅ (1/4 Chicken barbecue, Rice, Vegetables, Salad) ✅ Camping experience till sunset with bonfire in the desert Playing games and practicing funny activities🧮 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **⚡ The offer price 900 EGP** **(1500 for Non - Egyptians) Including** 🔥 👌 Transportation from Cairo to Fayoum and vice versa 👌 Breakfast & Dinner through the trip 👌 Boat trip in Qaroun lake 👌 Accommodation in camp 👌 Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history 👌 Mineral water, tea 👌 Snack (fruit or corn) **Optional with extra cost:** ✅ Safari 4x4 around magic lake (250EGP) ✅ Horse riding on magic lake (150EGP) ✅ Overnight camping, double tents (700EGP) ✅ Second day breakfast (150EGP) ✅ Wadi Hitan visit 300EGP (800EGP for Non Egyptians) **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **00201080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅ **Payment through** Instapay bank account or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, where No refund for **3days** cancellation 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **900 EGP** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: 1100 EGP 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: 1300 EGP • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **10 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅ Power bank or charger ✅ Debit card and Cash money ✅ Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅ Sunglasses + Sunscreen ✅ Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf ✅ Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) ■ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn) ■ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Important Notes to keep:** • Accommodation in camp • Transportation using bus or private car 🚗 • Road trip = 2 to 3 hours from Cairo to Fayoum • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** **✨️**Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) **✨️**Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d) **✨️**Last trips link: [Instagram Reel](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPO9HZuAWaT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) • Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **fall collections of 2026** for outings & trips
Siwa Oasis Four Days Adventure 🏜
Siwa Oasis Four Days Adventure 🏜
Enjoy a full desert experience with amazing Sunset Oases in Siwa during weekend vacation through a 4 days / 3 nights trip starting from Thursday evening 11pm ending on Monday 7am🌅 **🌄** What could be better than having a great weekend multi daytrip adventure with different group activities? 💯 Ladies and gentlemen, get ready for: 🌟 **Siwa Oases Four days / Three nights trip from Cairo in Egypt** ✨ Meeting at Tahrir square on 9:00 pm and heading to Siwa arriving at 6am. After check in the hotel, we will have the breakfast to get ready for first day of the adventure. ✨ We have many activities and places to visit during our trip. Also it is preferred to make a time for group and another for individuals. So help to make it done successfully! ✨ After finishing third day visits, we will get a free tour in the city to buy salt products ✨ Get the bus back to Cairo at 9pm to reach before 6am **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **The trip includes:** **🦕 The First day landmarks:** • Shali Castle • View the dead Mountain • Magical sunset from Fetnas Island **🦕 The second day landmarks:** • Safari at Bahr • Dakrour Mountain • Salt lakes and Cleopatra's eye • Sulfur eyes and cold eyes • Bedouin party **🦕 The third day landmarks:** • Temple of Amun • Oracle temple 🛕 • Salt cave • Sunset from Breeze Island 🏝 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **⚡ The offer price 5500 EGP Including** 🔥 **(Prices differ for Non Egyptian)** 👌 Transportation from Cairo to Siwa and vice versa 👌 Internal transportation 👌 Accommodation in hotel 👌 Breakfast & Dinner for 3 days 👌 Guiding through the trip exploring landmarks history. 👌 **Safari at Bahr Alremal by 4x4 cars (Optional 800EGP)** 👌 Salt cave session. (Optional 250EGP) 👌 Bedouin party (Optional 250EGP) 👌 English activities with a professional all day. 👌 **Unlimited refills of mineral water, tea and coffee.** 👌 Snacks **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Reservation, Refund and Cancellation:** • For reservation & information contact us on WhatsApp. **01080430150 or** [https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1](https://wa.me/message/Q56QKHVGY7HVN1) ✅**Payment through** Instapay or Vodafone cash **on: 01080430150** 🚀**Early booking** till a week before the trip: **EGP 5500** ♥️Regular booking till 2 days before the trip: EGP 6000 🏃‍♂️ Last minute till the day of trip: EGP 6500 • **For 100% refund**, please cancel **7days** before event, & **50%** for **5days** where No refund for **3days** cancellation • Deposit: at least 50% three days before the trip • Ask for promo code, if you are **7 travelers or more** 🤩 **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Necessary things to bring with you:✨️** ✅ Id or passport ✅power bank or charger ✅Debit card and Cash money ✅Slipper or Sandals or Sneakers ✅Swimwear + Sunglasses + Sunscreen ✅Hair brush + Teeth brush + Ice cap + Scarf ✅Two bags (backpack + bag) ■ Warm clothes (it is cool in the evening) ■ Long sleeves (so you don't get sunburn) ■ Toilet wipes (there is no toilet in safari) **♥️ Please list any missing items 😹** **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Important Notes to keep:** • Accommodation in Double rooms • Transportation using Hiace Toyota • Road trip = 8 to 9 hours from Cairo to Siwa city • The program is to be slightly change **֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍֍** **Social media channels:** ✨ Find us on Instagram: [@Greencampegypt](https://www.instagram.com/greencampegypt/) ✨ Event group link: [Whatsapp events group link](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JEuBVocq4DL22WdnOmt54d?mode=wwt) ✨ Last trips link: [Youtube Video](https://youtu.be/Mu9FwB96L5E?si=76Q_ToS_Ts-pFII4) • Tell us if you need to customize a trip for your group • Don’t miss our **spring collections of 2025** for outings & trips

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MoCo Code & Coffee February
MoCo Code & Coffee February
## Details MoCo Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. We're community-led and community-run by devs, for devs. People of all skill levels are invited. Especially new devs! Bring a laptop, ideas, and we'll provide the coffee and snacks. **Here's how it works** At 2:30pm, everyone introduces themselves and briefly mention what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc.) Round 1: 1. Your name 2. What you're working on 3. What you can help others with Round 2: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. Round 3: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. **After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized!** 1. For the rest of the day, folks work on their projects, providing one another with help, and/or socialize. It's fully up to you. **Location** We will be at the Rockville Science Center, right across from the library in The Square at Rockville. Note this is NOT the makerspace location, but the other one near the Garage B entrance. 36 Maryland Ave C, Rockville, MD 20850 The event will be held at a spacious science center with plenty of tables and chairs. Light refreshments (coffee and tea) and snacks will be provide. **Parking** * Rockville Town Square garages up to 90 minutes of free parking. Parking at the Rockville Metro station would be free on weekends. **Public transit** * Located near near the **Rockville** metro station (Red Line).
Indoor Volleyball Open Play (B/BB) – Squad8 | Manassas (5–8 PM)
Indoor Volleyball Open Play (B/BB) – Squad8 | Manassas (5–8 PM)
Join Squad8 Volleyball for **indoor open play** in **Manassas** on **Sunday, Feb 8th from 5:00–8:00 PM**. This run is best for **B/BB-level players** (intermediate to high-intermediate). We keep it **social and welcoming**—competitive enough for good games, but not overly intense. Our focus is more on **community and having fun** than winning every point. 💲 **$15 per person** 👥 **Limited spots available** — please RSVP/confirm early. Questions? Contact **Shirley: (571) 480-2910**
Powering AI with Data Modernization: ETL Using Databricks & Unity Catalog
Powering AI with Data Modernization: ETL Using Databricks & Unity Catalog
**Title**: Powering AI Through Data Modernization: Modernizing ETL with Databricks & Unity Catalog In this session, we will discuss how enterprises are modernizing their data platforms by migrating from legacy ETL tools (such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses) to Databricks Lakehouse architecture, and how Unity Catalog enables enterprise-grade governance, security, and discoverability across data and AI assets. We will start with food and drinks at 6pm and then move into the presentation at 6:30pm. The session will cover: * Why traditional ETL platforms are becoming a bottleneck for scale, cost, and AI adoption * How Databricks changes the data engineering and analytics operating mode * The role of Unity Catalog in centralized governance * How this foundation enables AI and Gene.AI use cases on trusted data * Q&A Our speaker for this event is **Hirenkumar Dholariya**. Hirenkumar Dholariya is a Senior Data Engineering Architect with 18+ years of experience modernizing enterprise data platforms for global Fortune 500 organizations, delivering up to 40% system performance improvement and 20–35% infrastructure cost reduction through large-scale migration from legacy ETL platforms to cloud-native Lakehouse architectures. He specializes in Databricks-based data engineering, Unity Catalog–driven governance, and building scalable, secure, and real-time analytics platforms. He has led multiple enterprise-wide transformations from tools such as Informatica and traditional data warehouses to Databricks, establishing governed data foundations using Unity Catalog and enabling advanced analytics and AI use cases on top of trusted data platforms. His leadership focuses on architecting durable data platforms, enabling teams to move faster with confidence, and translating data and AI investments into measurable business outcomes. *
Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP)- Feb 2026 Edition
Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP)- Feb 2026 Edition
**Agenda :** * 4.30 to 4.45 PM ET: Food and Networking * 4.45 to 5.30 PM ET: "Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition)" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our Feb 10th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.** **Title:** Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition) **Description:** This session explores how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can be used to connect AI models with real-world tools and data. Attendees will learn practical patterns for implementing MCP in production workflows and applications. Through examples and use cases, the session highlights how MCP enables more capable, context-aware AI systems. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!
NoVA Hackers February 2026 Meeting
NoVA Hackers February 2026 Meeting
**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM** **Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191** NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners. The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules. Participation and Permission Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required. Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider. Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks. Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.
Open Bar & Seminar (Free but RSVP required)
Open Bar & Seminar (Free but RSVP required)
After hosting successful events, I always think that we could have done better and relate it to our day to day life and make it educational. In this connection, I wanted to show off my investment and trade hat and organize series of Happy Hours around Investment & Trade. We will have speakers from different sectors and industries, at each Happy Hour. At this particular event, the speakers will discuss Retirement Saving (With An Overview of Interest Rate & Housing Market). Topics will include: • Today’s retirement savings challenges and approaches • Sources of income in retirement • Proper investment strategies • Current interest rate environment and what to expect going forward • State of the housing market The address will be sent to members, who RSVPed, before the Event. Enjoy!