SaaS (Software as a Service)

🇫🇷 Bienvenu à l'apéro franco-italien! Au programme ? Des rires, des jeux et de nouvelles rencontres 😊. Vous êtes français/italiens et vous voulez pratiquer votre italien/français ? Peu importe votre niveau, vous êtes les bienvenus. Jeudi 22 janvier à 19:30 c'est soirée galette des rois! Le bar manu nous propose un petit menu à l'italienne avec une excellente galette des rois en dessert 😋. 🔴 Prix: 20€ par personne **Entrée**: assortiment de piade et pizze **Plat au choix**: amatriciana / vegetariana à la mozzarella / patates au four avec boulettes à la sauce **Dessert**: galette des rois **Une boisson au choix.** 🔴 Réservations sur WhatsApp (+39) 3755246023 🔴 Merci de m'écrire votre choix de plat au plus tard mercredi soir ! À jeudi ✌🏿 ------ 🇮🇹 Benvenuto all'aperitivo Italo-Francese! In programma? Divertimento, giochi e nuovi incontri 😊. Siete italiani/francesi e volete praticare il vostro francese/italiano? Non importa il vostro livello, siete tutti benvenuti. L'evento è aperto a tutti i francofoni e italofoni. Giovedì 22 gennaio c'è la serata galette des rois! Il bar Manu ci prepara un menu all'italiana con una buonissima galette des rois come dessert 😋. 🔴 Prezzo 20€ a persona **Antipasto**: Piade e pizze varie **Piatto a scelta**: amatriciana / vegetariana / patate al forno con polpette al sugo **Dessert**: galette des rois **Un drink a scelta** 🔴 Prenotazioni su whatsapp (+39) 3755246023 🔴 Vi prego di indicarmi a vostra scelta di piatto entro mercoledì sera. A giovedì ✌🏿

Per partecipare all'eventi è obbligatorio registrarsi al seguente link: https://www.eventbrite.it/e/biglietti-designing-smart-decisions-1977512305539 Scopriamo come usare le carte **BAD (Business Aware Design)** per trasformare problemi complessi in soluzioni concrete, ti aspettiamo!! **Copernico** è un **ecosistema** di spazi e aziende innovative, nato per agevolare il **networking** e la **collaborazione** tra le diverse imprese che lo compongono. 🔮 In un mondo in cui i **progetti cambiano rapidamente** e la **complessità aumenta,** la **qualità delle decisioni** determina il successo o il fallimento di un team. Durante **questo meetup** esploreremo insieme **le carte BAD – Business Aware Design**, un tool che aiuta **professionisti e team** a rendere visibili **connessioni, implicazioni e trade-off** spesso nascosti. 🎯 **In 2 ore** vivrai **un’esperienza pratica e collaborativa**: * *🔹*analizzerai un caso reale attraverso le carte * *🔹*scoprirai come far emergere rischi, opportunità e assunzioni critiche * *🔹*imparerai a usare le carte BAD per strutturare conversazioni strategiche * *🔹*sperimenterai un mini-framework decisionale replicabile nei tuoi progetti **Target:** un incontro pensato **per designer, PM, facilitatori, innovatori, freelance** e chiunque debba prendere decisioni in scenari incerti. 💬 **Cosa porterai a casa?** * 📍un **metodo** per chiarire rapidamente un **problema complesso**, * 📍 la capacità di usare le carte BAD per guidare conversazioni strategiche * 📍un set di **insight concreti** applicabili ai tuoi progetti *👉* Unisciti a noi per un'esperienza **coinvolgente e originale**, pensata per favorire **connessioni e networking** tra i membri della Community di **Copernico Martesana** e professionisti esterni in sintonia con la nostra realtà.

PELLEDOCA 🪿🪿🪿🪿 GIOVEDI 22 gennaio Musica Live dalle 22:00-23:00 GRAN BUFFET 15€ con drink Antipasti, primi, secondi e frutta Start BUFFET 20:30 fino alle 22:30. Tavolo tutta sera a nostra disposizione Presentati all’ingresso in LISTA ELIO e sarai con bella gente da conoscere 😍per poi fare un brindisi tutti insieme Dalle ore 22:30 Entrata 10€ Quindi cosa aspetti? PRENOTA il tuo aperitivo o il tuo tavolo a tuo nome. SERATA PERFETTA PER NUOVE AMICIZIE Se vuoi puoi prenotare la CENA con amici o con la tua azienda 45€ + (un drink in OMAGGIO solo in LISTA) Guardaroba obbligatorio 1€ Milano viale Forlanini 121 Parcheggio 3€ Come arrivare? Clicca il link qui sotto ⬇️ https://maps.app.goo.gl/xkzKhvMvMhHn2DN7A?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy Se non hai l’auto c’è Radio bus serale milanese https://www.atm.it/it/AltriServizi/Trasporto/Pagine/Radiobus_quartiere.aspx

*“Mi serve questo per ieri.” “Solo una piccola modifica.” “Puoi dare un’occhiata veloce?”* Sapete già che non è per ieri, non è piccola, non sarà veloce. Ma lo dite? In questo incontro lavoriamo insieme sui “non detti” delle relazioni professionali: quelle cose che non diciamo a clienti e colleghi perché “non voglio sembrare difficile”, “non è il mio ruolo”, “se lo dico mi licenziano”. Analizziamo situazioni vere (portate da voi) usando strumenti dell’Analisi Transazionale: cosa comunichiamo davvero sotto le parole educate? Chi ha potere di dire cosa? Quanto ci costa questo silenzio? Vi portate a casa: chiavi di lettura per riconoscere i non detti + frasi concrete per dire quello che serve dire, quando vale la pena. Porta un caso per il laboratorio anche tu, qui: [https://forms.gle/UAphJXmffkyQiFbBA](https://forms.gle/UAphJXmffkyQiFbBA) **Agenda** * **18:15** \- Presentazione del Pisa WordPress Meetup \(chi siamo\, cosa facciamo\) * **18:45** \- Presentazione del talk: "Dire quello che non dici: laboratorio sui non detti al lavoro" * **19:15** \- Osservazioni conclusive * **19:30** \- Domande e risposte * **19:45** \- Proposte per i prossimi meetup * **20:15** \- After Meetup: socializzazione in un ristorante/pizzeria nelle vicinanze **After Meetup** Al termine dell'evento, ci sposteremo presso un ristorante/pizzeria della zona per continuare le discussioni e il networking in un ambiente informale. Tutti sono benvenuti! **Informazioni Utili** * **Dove**: CNA Pisa è nel quartiere "La Fontina" alle porte di Pisa. La località è Ghezzano, nel comune di San Giuliano Terme. È raggiungibile sia a piedi che in bici dal centro, il posto si trova dietro il Carrefour, nella zona dove stanno anche attività come Mercatopoli e CampoBase. * **Accessibilità**: Il luogo è accessibile ai partecipanti con mobilità ridotta. **Partecipa!** Vuoi proporre un talk per il prossimo meetup? Compila ed invia il [modulo di proposta](https://wppisa.it/partecipa-proponi-tu-un-meetup/). **Contatti** * **Slack** ([https://it.wordpress.org/slack/](https://it.wordpress.org/slack/)): [#wppisa](https://italia-wp-community.slack.com/archives/C05EJKEKT6V) * **Email**: [wpmeetuppisa@gmail.com](http://mailto:wpmeetuppisa@gmail.com/) * **Social**: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553606083235&locale=it_IT), [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wpmeetuppisa/) * **Whatsapp:** [canale pubblico](https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaMgd0W3QxRwzxDIC11f) * **Sito Web**: [wppisa.it](https://wppisa.it/) **Informazioni Aggiuntive** * **Pubblico di Riferimento:** Sia che tu sviluppi temi o plugin, sia che tu gestisca solo siti o i suoi contenuti, questo incontro è fatto per te. * **Livello delle Competenze**: Che tu sia un veterano alla ricerca delle ultime novità o un nuovo utente ansioso di gettare basi solide, troverai qualcosa adatto a te. * **Cosa Aspettarsi**: Partecipa per apprendere, condividere esperienze e connetterti con la community locale di WordPress.

Welcome to the Thursday English Aperitivo! The perfect place to speak in English and meet some interesting people from all over the world. Everyone is welcome to come and join in some conversation whilst enjoying a drink and a bite to eat in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Don't worry about your level of English, the most important thing is to have fun! My name is Diana and I'm from England I'll be there to help you with your English and make you feel at home. I have been an English teacher in Milan for many years. Just come to Pacino Cafe on Thursday and ask for Diana or the English Aperitivo. I can't wait to meet you! Drink and aperitivo 11 euro

**How to Join** * Add your name on Meetup to reserve your spot. * Message me on **WhatsApp** to get information about introductory class and package options. * Once the **payment** is completed, your booking will be **confirmed**, and all details will be shared with you. **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)

Sharp your pencils, bring your notebook and join the first Monza Speaks English drawing session ✨ It’s a great opportunity to combine your favorite hobby, having a nice conversation over an aperitivo and of course meeting new accontiences speaking in English in a International environment 😉 From beginners to expert, everybody it’s welcome to join this drawing session because, this is not a course, so you can draw at any level: just bring your favorites digital or traditional art materials and start this creativity event! ✍️ The event it’s free but there’s the consuption where you can ask for your favorite drink to sip. Invite friends and join this unique experience. (P.s. You can draw anything you want or you can follow the one general topic, that everybody can draw in their style, that we’ll be shared at the event ✨) Save the date, sign up and see you soon at Social Lounge Bar in Monza! 😃💙

**📝✨ Domande, connessioni e riflessioni: serata di journaling & relax** Un incontro tra ragazze per vivere insieme una serata rilassata, riflessiva e piena di calore, accompagnata da journaling, tisanine e momenti di condivisione autentica. Uno spazio sicuro dove potersi esplorare, senza giudizio, e ritrovarsi attraverso scrittura, domande guida, condivisione (per chi vuole) e un po’ di chiacchiere cozy. **Cosa faremo?** 📝 **Journaling guidato e riflessioni** Useremo domande e prompts di journaling per ascoltarci, mettere nero su bianco ciò che sentiamo e dare parole a desideri, paure e nuovi inizi.​ Non serve “saper scrivere”: basta la voglia di stare con sé, lasciare che la penna vada e vedere cosa emerge sulla pagina.​ 🫀 **Momenti di connessione e chiacchiere autentiche** Tra una pagina e l’altra ci sarà tempo per condividere (se si vuole), rispecchiarsi nelle storie delle altre e lasciarsi ispirare dal gruppo.​ Un piccolo cerchio informale per conoscersi meglio, sentirsi meno sole e creare connessioni genuine.​ 🕯️ **Tisanine & cozy vibes** Uno spazio rilassato e accogliente dove bere una tisana calda, sgranocchiare qualcosa insieme e prendersi una pausa dal ritmo quotidiano. 📍 **Viale Montello** 🕖 **Venerdì, alle 20:45** Porta con te te stessa, il tuo quaderno (se vuoi) e la voglia di stare bene. Tutto il resto lo creiamo insieme 🧡 — Un piccolo cerchio informale per ritrovarsi, esprimersi, respirare ed *essere* semplicemente dove si sta bene. **Serena** [@EssereSerena](https://www.instagram.com/essereserena/)

Ciao philosophers! Come sempre l'evento prevede delle attività/giochi da svolgere in gruppo. Lo scopo delle attività è creare dibattiti costruttivi che possano portare ad uno scambio di opinioni ed idee sui tempi più distanti. L'obiettivo finale è tornare a casa un pochino più "coscienti" di prima. Non è necessario avere conoscenze nel campo filosofico per partecipare, ma basta essere aperti allo scambio di opinioni.

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Venerdì 23 gennaio EL JADIDA È un ristorante marocchino con un arredamento caratteristico con divani e tappeti persiani con diverse sale grandi. Start 20:00-22:00 buffet italiano-marocchino + drink 20 € Entrata in LISTA ELIO Entrata in seconda serata 22:00 con drink 15€ Un locale tutto per noi, publico adulto. Musica dj set dalle ore 22:30. Spettacoli danzatrici del ventre, e si potrà fumare narghilè. Il locale si trova in una posizione comoda da raggiungere sia con i mezzi che in macchina . Possibilità di parcheggio nei dintorni. Milano via Carlo Bazzi 47 Come arrivare? Clicca qui sotto ⬇️ https://maps.app.goo.gl/q25PC1rPb154gBv38?g_st= Se non hai l’auto c’è Radio bus serale Milanese https://www.atm.it/it/AltriServizi/Trasporto/Pagine/Radiobus_quartiere.aspx

La domenica ormai è appuntamento fisso per il nostro gruppo e adesso che le temperature si sono abbassate è il momento di spostarci nella parte invernale del Just me (ex Just Cavalli). Ci incontriamo alle 20:00 per socializzare al nostro tavolo riservato e gustare un ottimo buffet con la prima consumazione inclusa al costo di soli 10€. Alle 22:30 faremo un brindisi di prosecco offerto dagli organizzatori 🍾🎉💥 e chi vuole può rimanere a ballare. Serata dedicata a un pubblico di tutte le età, divertimento assicurato! È gradita conferma via whatsapp ai nostri numeri: Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Continua il nostro sabato adulto di Milano e dintorni con ricco buffet e musica commerciale a 360°. Tavolo riservato con posto a sedere, ingresso con prima consumazione e buffet 20€. Ampio parcheggio gratuito nei dintorni del locale. Consigliato per un età compresa tra 30 e 60 anni. Gradita la conferma ai nostri numeri Enrico 3930134920 melissa 3755058482

Knitting at CO.SY — Brunch and Knit together What could be more relaxing than knitting in a beautiful café, sipping a warm coffee and enjoying a brunch, and letting your hands and mind unwind? Join our friendly international community of expats for a slow, creative evening at CO.SY Monza, a lovely café with a warm atmosphere and a mindful approach to food and drinks. It’s the perfect place to switch off, make something with your hands, and meet new people. Bring your own knitting materials! Or, if you’re just starting out, Maria Francesca (the host) has a couple of Starter Kits (needles + yarn for €5). Please reserve your kit in advance. No pressure, no expectations or level required: just two peaceful hours of making, chatting, and enjoying a calm mid-week break. Co.sy will offer a Brunch formula at 25 euro all inclusive. Practical info 📍 CO.SY Monza (via Camperio 3) 🕕 To Be defined 🎟 Limited spots — please RSVP ☕ 🍳 Brunch formula - As we are guest at Co.Sy Cafè, a purchase at the bar is required to attend ✨ Ask for Maria Francesca when you arrive

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

Join us as we get together to get together to help those in need at this CMG Gives Back event! For this event, we’ll help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents, wash dishes and clean surfaces at Fath Mission – Grant Kitchen. We have a great little community of Movie Group friends so rather than see a movie this time, we’ll help “Create a better world” by helping serve those in need. Here are complete details and our plan for this event: FAITH MISSION – GRANT KITCHEN: The Faith Mission kitchen and dining room serves residents 3 meals a day, every day of the year. Our group will help prepare food, serve meals, assist residents in the dining room, wash dishes, and clean surfaces. PLAN: We will be preparing / serving / cleaning for BRUNCH from 10:30am to 12:30pm and have space for a total of 7 volunteers. Please arrive at 10:15am and wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. LOCATION: Faith Mission – Grant Kitchen is located at 245 N. Grant Ave. Enter the kitchen at Dock 1, indicated in the attached map. On-site and street parking are available in the surrounding area. Below are some links / attachments with additional info/details: \* LSS Volunteer Guidelines: Uploaded to photos. \* Parking Map Info: Uploaded to photos. \* LSS Faith Mission Orientation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bp46_6ay6iA \* Link with Additional Details / Info: https://lss.vomo.org/opportunity/faith-mission-grant-kitchen-2025 IMPORTANT REMINDER: Our group will be providing all of the volunteers on this day so a firm RSVP count is essential. Please only sign up if you are certain you’ll be able to attend. If something unavoidable comes up, please update your RSVP no later than one week prior to the event. With very few exceptions, no shows or cancelations within 1 week of the event will not be eligible for future CMG Gives Back events. I appreciate your understanding as we try to ensure the agencies have the volunteers needed to provide the essential services they provide to the vulnerable population they serve. THANK YOU: This CMG Gives Back event provides an opportunity for YOU to get involved in helping others! Benefits go well beyond the help we give to others. Volunteering provides a wide range of personal benefits, including positive effects on mental and physical health, reduced stress/depression/anxiety, increased happiness and improved purpose, life-satisfaction and personal well-being! Plus, the opportunity to get involved, connect with others and help those in need. PARTNER AGENCY: This event is hosted by Lutheran Social Services (LSS), which serves thousands of people in need each day in 27 Ohio counties by addressing the four core societal issues of food, shelter, safety and healing. LSS offers food through the LSS Food Pantries, housing and supportive services through LSS Faith Mission and LSS Faith Mission of Fairfield County homeless shelters, domestic violence services through LSS CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence, senior living and health care, affordable housing communities, and other services that uplift families and strengthen communities. Look forward to seeing you there, Dan

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

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 ***NOTE:*** Pre-registration is required for this event. **Please arrive 10 minutes early** to check in at the security desk.

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/)