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HAPPY FEBRUARY everyone ! Welcome to our new location : The Urban House Kitchen & Bar on Queen St East! If you're available, please join us on the SECOND FLOOR of Urban House Kitchen & Bar, for your favourite Film and TV Networking evenings. Rain, Shine or Blizzard, WE WILL BE THERE! AND THERE WILL BE PRESENTS :D Of course, if you feel sick, have a fever, a cough, or don't feel comfortable with attending such an event post COVID times, please, don't put yourself and others in a bad position, and wait for the next one, because there will always be a next one. :D Bring your smiles and business cards! See you there ! DISCLAIMER : The organizers are not responsible for the potential stupid behaviour of some people, and you and us know that there is always a possibility of these happening, so by RSVPing to this event, you assume all responsibility and won't be able to hold the organizers responsible if anything happens that is related to your decision of attending. ================ FREEZEBRUARY Toronto Film and TV Industry Social Evening Thursday, Feb26th 2026, 6PM The SECOND FLOOR at Urban House Kitchen & Bar 718 Queen St E. Toronto, ON M4M 1H2

**Program and Build a NLP (Natural Language Processing) Solution with Azure AI Foundry** This session demonstrates how to build an end-to-end Natural Language Processing (NLP) solution using Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, based on a real hands-on project. It walks through designing an NLP workflow, selecting and configuring foundation models, applying prompt engineering techniques along with model fine-tuning, and structuring the solution for scalability and real-world use. Attendees will see real architecture decisions, code examples, and lessons learned from implementing NLP solutions on Azure. **Speaker: Kaan Turgut** Kaan Turgut is a passionate tech professional who loves turning cutting-edge ideas into reality. As a Hybrid Cloud Solution Architect with deep expertise in the cloud, DevOps and AI, Kaan thrives on designing scalable cloud solutions, building smart AI-driven applications, and streamlining development workflows. His mission? Helping organizations unlock the full potential of the cloud to drive innovation and growth. But Kaan’s impact goes beyond code and infrastructure. He’s a huge believer in the idea that “you get as much as you give.” That’s why he’s always sharing his knowledge with the tech community—whether it’s through mentoring up-and-coming developers, hosting hands-on workshops, or speaking at industry events. He’s even on YouTube, sharing tips, tutorials, and insights to help others grow. For Kaan, it’s all about making a meaningful impact on the ecosystem and the lives of those around him. Want to explore how cloud and AI can transform your business? Or just swap ideas and stories? Reach out to Kaan—he’d love to connect! **Schedule:** 6:00 - 6:30 - Meet 'n Greet with Pizza and Pop 6:30 - 6:45 - Introduction and Welcome 6:45 - 7:45 - Main Presentation 7:45 - 8:00 - Closing and Prize Draw (You're not going to want to miss this prize!!) 8:00 - ? - (Optional - whoever would like to join) Continue our conversations at Bar 6ix, 201 City Centre Drive (3 minute walk) **Where to Find Us** Room 204 in the Hazel McCallion Central Library. 2nd Level. **Parking** There is a parking garage under the library. Parking is free from 6PM on.

Most Java developers have tried AI-assisted coding through chat interfaces or inline autocomplete. Useful — but limited. In this talk, we’ll explore the next step: agentic Java development using Claude Code. Instead of treating AI as a smarter text box, we’ll look at what changes when the model can reason across files, plan multi-step changes, interact with tools, and operate closer to how real developers work. This will be a practical, experience-driven session focused on: • How agentic coding differs from ChatGPT-style prompting and traditional Copilot usage • Where Claude Code fits (and where it doesn’t) in real Java projects • How tools, context, and workflows matter more than “prompt tricks” • How to avoid unstructured vibe coding while still moving faster No prior experience with agentic tools is required. The goal isn’t to sell a silver bullet — it’s to help Java developers understand what’s genuinely new, what’s hype, and how these tools can be used responsibly in real-world codebases. **About the venue** Free Times Cafe has bistro-style seating and a full food and drink menu. Please consider helping to support the venue by planning to have supper during the talk. **Speaker Bio** Victor Szoltysek is a seasoned consultant and technologist, currently at RAVL, where he helps clients eliminate the inefficiencies of undifferentiated heavy lifting and focus on building solutions that drive real business value for their customers. With a career spanning notable organizations like Accenture, Pivotal, and ThoughtWorks, as well as numerous startups, Victor brings a wealth of experience in cloud transformations, DevOps enablement, and Agile software development. A dedicated Java enthusiast with a sharp eye for cutting-edge technologies, Victor’s work frequently intersects with AWS, where he strives to streamline workflows and help teams leverage the cloud without unnecessary complexity. Recently, he’s also ventured into the dynamic world of artificial intelligence, exploring ways to make programming more engaging, efficient, and rewarding. Victor is known for his humorous and sometimes controversial presentation style, ensuring lively discussions and thought-provoking takeaways. His disdain for overly complex tech solutions drives his mission to simplify the way we build and deploy software. Whether he’s sharing insights about Java, AWS, or AI, Victor’s talks are as energizing and satisfying as your favorite cup of coffee. Don’t miss his unique blend of wit, wisdom, and deep technical expertise at our meetup!

**PLEASE READ:** This event will show as sold out on meetup since this event has a limit of 5 spaces and tend to book up. You can **SECURE** your seat through purchasing a ticket on https://lvlupgames.ca/products/rpg-one-shot-obojima-tales-from-the-tall-grass in advance. **If you can add it to cart on the site that means the spot is still available!** Hello adventurers! Do you enjoy cozy games such as Stardew Valley or Zelda: Breath of the Wild? Welcome to the mysterious and cozy island of Obojima! Inspired heavily by Studio Ghibli films such as Kiki’s Delivery Service and Spirited Away, as well as the fantasy adventures of Legend of Zelda, Obojima brings would-be adventurers to a much more relaxed and lower stakes adventure. Enjoy the beautiful rolling hills, magical hot springs, adorable nature spirits, and uncover the mysterious technology left behind by the First Civilization. Whether it's helping the local farmers with some mischievous spirits or accompanying archeologists to an ancient temple; Obojima’s adventures are perfectly described as “cozy fantasy”. This is a 3 hour Dungeons and Dragons Obojima session for those who have already participated in the learn to play, or players that already know the mechanics of D&D 5th edition! **Please ensure you are available for your chosen date before you purchase your ticket.** Every **month** will be a **new** adventure from Obojima Tales from the Tall Grass book! **Game Master:** Nick (He/Him) Nick, has been a Dungeon Master for 10 years, experienced in many mainstream and indie RPG systems. Outside of RPGs, Nick has several years of theatre experience, being an actor in his youth and continuing his studies even now. He is upbeat and theatrical, standing and acting out dramatic action sequences and quiet emotional scenes. More than anything, Nick always tries his best to deliver an experience, something that will be a special memory for everyone. **What is 5th Edition and how does it differ from 5.5 Edition?** Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition is an older version that was released in 2017 where 5.5 is the most current edition (released in 2024) with some changes to game mechanics. Most third party campaigns are made for 5th edition mechanics. So if you would like to play any D&D campaigns prior to 2024 (the majority of them) 5th edition would be your go-to! If you are interested in the 5.5 Edition we have a Dragon Delves learn-to-play series available as well. Due to the limited spaces available for this event, we will not be issuing refunds for this event **less than 48 hours before the event**. Be sure to purchase the ticket for the correct date.

To register, please visit https://www.bnibusinessconnectionsone.com/ • What we'll do Doors open: 6:45 am Structured meeting: 7:00 am - 8:30 am (We start and stop on time.) - Informal Networking - President’s Welcome - Leadership Team Introductions - Education Moment: 2-minute talk on a networking topic - Weekly Presentations (45-seconds per member and guest- pitching your own services) - VP’s Report: Chapter Performance Update - Reports: Treasurer and Membership Committee - 5-Minute Break - 10-Minute Feature Presentation by a Member - Passing of referrals, testimonials, thank yous to guests - Presenter’s Gift Draw - Close OUR GUARANTEE: Business Connections One are full of life, laughter and learning! • What to bring What you’ll need to do as a visitor: - Plan a 45 second (100 words) infomercial on your business and what makes a good referral. - Bring about 40 business cards for circulation to the group. - Pay $30 in cash or cheque at the door (or via Paypal on this site) • Important to know

**PLEASE READ:** This event will show as sold out on meetup since this event has a limit of 5 spaces and tend to book up. You can **SECURE** your seat through purchasing a ticket on https://lvlupgames.ca/products/learn-to-play-d-d-adventurers-league-dragon-delves-death-at-sunset in advance. **If you can add it to cart on the site that means the spot is still available!** **Description** Hello adventurers! Have you ever wanted to experience the world of Dungeons and Dragons but not know how to get started? In this event we will teach you character creation, core game mechanics, and go through a 60-90 minute one-shot scenario for you to test out your newly created character! These sessions are meant to be **introductory friendly for new adventurers to get their foot in the door of D&D.** With you ticket you'll receive: * Character sheet * Pencil * Set of 7 dice (D4, D6, D8, D10, D12, D20, D%) * Access to the Players Handbook **Game Master:** Nick (He/Him) Nick, has been a Dungeon Master for 10 years, experienced in many mainstream and indie RPG systems. Outside of RPGs, Nick has several years of theatre experience, being an actor in his youth and continuing his studies even now. He is upbeat and theatrical, standing and acting out dramatic action sequences and quiet emotional scenes. More than anything, Nick always tries his best to deliver an experience, something that will be a special memory for everyone.

At Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters, we're more than just a club - we're a community. Please arrive by 6:00 p.m. to socialize. Guests are welcome. There is no fee to visit. We meet at: Northern District Library 40 Orchard View Blvd. Second Floor, RM# 200. Directions to the room can be viewed at the following link: [https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome](https://bit.ly/eytm-welcome) Members of Eglinton-Yonge Toastmasters learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills with a friendly, helpful, and encouraging group of people. As a year-round club, attendance varies depending on the season. A typical meeting involves 25-30 active members and 2-5 guests. Guests are able to: • Meet a great group of people • Participate in Table Topics • Share feedback at the end Members receive: • Learning materials • Monthly Toastmasters magazine • Access to Pathways • Online resources through Toastmasters International • An Easy-speak.org account to track speech progress We look forward to seeing you!

What to expect Connect. Create. Meet Your Tribe. Network with creatives and professionals from diverse industries in one inspiring evening. Join us for an evening of meaningful connections, bold ideas, and new collaborations. The Creatives & Professionals Social is a networking experience designed for professionals and creatives across diverse industries from beauty, entrepreneurs, entertainment, finance to wellness, and everything in between. Whether you're looking to build business relationships, discover collaboration opportunities, or simply expand your professional circle, this is the space where conversations spark innovation and inspiration. Target Audience 🎬 Film, TV & Production Directors, Actors, Filmmakers, Producers, Screenwriters, Editors, Talent Managers 🎶 Music, Performing Arts & Entertainment Musicians, DJs, Singers, Dancers, Songwriters, Theatre Performers 📸 Fashion, Photography & Media Models, Photographers, Fashion Creatives, Media Creators 🎮 Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Gamers, Streamers, Esports Players, Game Developers 📱 Digital Content & Social Media Content Creators, Influencers, Bloggers, Podcasters 🎨 Visual Arts & Design Artists, Illustrators, Painters, Visual Designers 🧖‍♀️ Beauty, Health & Wellness Makeup Artists, Hairstylists, Personal Trainers, Therapists, Wellness Coaches 🚀 Entrepreneurship & Leadership Entrepreneurs, Founders, Business Owners, Executives 💻 Technology & Digital Tech & IT, Al, Engineering, SEO, Digital Marketing 📦 Operations & Commerce Operations Managers, Retail, E-Commerce, Supply Chain & Logistics 🏦 Finance, Real Estate & Construction Finance Professionals, Real Estate, Construction, Property Development 🩺 Healthcare & Skilled Professions Medical & Healthcare Professionals, Skilled Trades 🎓 Education & Language Services Educators, Trainers, Language Tutors Why Attend? * Build valuable professional relationships * Discover hidden job opportunities * Explore partnership opportunities * Create long lasting meaningful connections * Drinks and baked goods available for purchase Dress Code: Business Casual / Creative Professional Bring: Business cards, open minds, and good energy Meet like minded individuals, collaborate, build meaningful connections, and expand your network at the Creatives & Professionals Social. Get your tickets now, limited tickets available. Follow us on Instagram, Tik Tok, and Youtube @thenetworkingevents. Stay tuned for upcoming events, giveaways, and future experiences. Get your ticket now on Eventbrite! https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/creatives-professionals-social-meet-your-tribe-networking-event-tickets-1982370376159/?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1

**Important:** Register on the [event website ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026022707)is required for admission.(RSVP is turned off on meetup) **Description:** Join Google Cloud for the agentic AI bootcamp to learn how to build production-ready AI and multimodal agents. **The ‘Next’ – Capturing Innovation** The era of the text-only chatbot is evolving. Focus on the bleeding edge of AI: Multimodality. We’ll explore how to build intelligent agents that can see, hear, and respond to the world in real-time, creating immersive experiences that feel more human than ever before. **What to Expect:** * \- Multimodal Gemini Agents: Coordinate agents to analyze video and audio while maintaining character consistency across multi\-turn image generation\. * \- Intelligence Beyond RAG: Move past simple retrieval with hybrid search\, context engineering\, and multi\-agent pipelines\. * \- Real\-Time Live Interaction: Build low\-latency\, interruptible agents that "see" and "hear" using the Gemini Live API and bidirectional streaming\. **Who Should Attend?** This hands-on workshop is designed for software developers, data scientists, and AI practitioners who have some experience building applications or working with models, and are looking to productionize them. To get the most out of the labs, you should have foundational knowledge of a programming language like Python and be comfortable using the command-line interface. While expertise is not required, a basic understanding of Cloud computing concepts, web APIs, and containerization technology like Docker will be highly beneficial. To participate, you must bring your own laptop and power cable. The activities are intended for laptops and cannot be completed on a tablet or phone. Venue: Waterloo, Canada (register full the full address)

## Time & Location Feb 28, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Revprint Studio 205 , 146 Thirtieth St, Etobicoke, ON M8W 3C4, Canada ## About the event About the event 11:00am-12:30pm session We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Silver Metallic Art Nude Workshop with Airbrush make up with the talented model Kallopsia. Join us for this exciting opportunity to explore studio lighting setups and create dramatic art nude looks to enhance your photography portfolio. Our inspiration for our make up design    Our theme for the shoot is metallic , cool tones dark dramatic make up that feels a little gothic, a little cyber pop influence and will create some beautiful images for your portfolio while you learn some great lighting techniques from an Elinchrom ambassador **Workshop Details:** Are you passionate about Art Nude photography? Do you aspire to learn the secrets of beautiful and creative lighting techniques? We are dedicated to lighting and sharing our photographic knowledge with you. Our small, intimate workshop with professional instructors is designed to cater to your interests. Throughout the workshop, we will discuss the specific lighting setups for each scenario, explaining the choice of modifiers and angles to effectively illuminate the subject and accessories. We will have an extensive selection of Elinchrom flashes and rotolux modifiers for the workshop **Framing:** During the workshop, we will focus on various framing techniques, including: * Tight beauty lighting (makeup, head, and shoulders) * Full body shots **Instructor:** Phil Sutherland- Elinchrom Ambassador **MUA Lily - we will be doing some dramatic eye make up over the metallic makeup** **Model:** The exceptionally talented Kallopsia. Her remarkable skills will contribute to creating stunning images during the workshop. To ensure a high-quality experience for participants, we are limiting the workshop to a maximum of six participants. As an indigenous-run, not-for-profit arts group, we are dedicated to serving the artistic community and advocating for the photographic arts. At our core, we believe in sharing knowledge and the joy of photography with the community. We strive to make art accessible to everyone and work hard to bring arts programming to the community. **Workshop Details:** * Maximum Participants: 6 * Workshop Fee: CAD$75 plus hst and vendor fee **Items to Bring:** * Camera/Lenses of choice (DSLR, medium format, or mirrorless) * Fully charged battery * Freshly formatted memory card(s) * General lenses * Pen and paper (if you wish to take notes) So that you know, tripods or camera supports are not required for this workshop. **Triggers:** We provide wireless triggers for most mainstream camera types. Please feel free to email us to confirm compatibility with your camera. **Model Release:** A West Toronto Photography Group model release form, will be provided to each participant for non-commercial use and training purposes. The model will sign these forms, and printed copies will be provided to each photographer. **Cancellation Policy:** Refunds will be issued within 72 hours if we, as organizers, have to postpone or cancel the event. We understand that sometimes circumstances prevent attendance at a workshop. If you cannot attend, please get in touch with us as soon as possible, and we will help you resell your workshop spot to the group. We will reimburse you for the ticket price if we can resell the ticket. However, if we cannot resell the spot, you may transfer it to someone else to attend in your place, but unfortunately, no refund will be provided. We look forward to welcoming you to this inspiring workshop and helping you enhance your photography skills in the art nude.

On the last friday of each month we meet in person and have breakfast. Come prepared to give a short elevator speech about your business. Take a picture of your business card or share your contact card in the chat and be prepared for us to start to help you grow you business. Sometimes visitors get referrals their first day out!

This time we’re keeping things fun and active by hitting the lanes for some bowling at Classic Bowl, followed by grabbing dinner nearby! Here’s what to expect * We will meet at **6:00 PM** at Classic Bowl to put our names down for a lane. * Since they do not allow reservations for just one lane, we will be walking in. Please note there is a chance we might need to wait a bit for a lane to open up! * After bowling, we will head to a nearby restaurant for dinner to hang out. We plan to wrap everything up around 9:00 PM. * Everyone pays for their own share. The lane is about $70/hr which we will split. If possible, please bring cash. * If your plans change, please cancel at least a day before so we know who to expect for the lane. * Limited to **6 seats** only this time, since a single bowling lane holds exactly 6 people! This is a relaxed, social evening—come by, meet new people, and enjoy some bowling and great food together.

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

Come chat about Atlassian tools and best practices at the Reynoldsburg Sunny Street Cafe and Breakfast is on Atlassian! Let's get the day started off with breakfast with your ACE Leaders! We're always excited to talk about Atlassian Products, share our knowledge and hand out swag! Come chat with us about new product news and anything you are working on within the Atlassian product stack. This is a great opportunity to come see what we are all about, hear new business news and share with other Atlassian users your questions and experiences. We'd love to see new and old friends come out to chat and learn about Atlassian! Agenda --- Moderators Kimberly Deal - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley - Columbus Atlassian User Group Leader Greg Sprowls - Columbus Atlassian Community Leader Hosted By Kimberly Deal, Atlassian User Group Leader Kevin Stanley, Chief Everything Greg Sprowls, Agility Lead --- 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. Partner Atlassian --- 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-columbus-presents-rise-and-shine-with-atlassian-reynoldsburg-4/.

Bring your business cards and network in person with other business professionals! Gold Star Referral Clubs is one of the most established professional networking organizations in the country, with multiple groups in central Ohio. Join us!

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Connected Westerville Night of Networking flips the script on networking, with surprises and connections that'll make you say, "Who knew networking could be this much fun?!"

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.