Science & Technology

Come to check out our hackerspace, talk to people and learn some new things, maybe use the tools for a short while, or just sit down with a laptop and do some work in a quiet place. Also a good time to sign up for a membership! We will have tea and coffee, likely also cookies. Come whenever from 19:00 till 22:00 - we might even be open until 24:00! If there's a problem (i.e. doors not open), call 28701072.

🔹 **AWS Baltic Connect - Everything You Wanted to Know About the Cloud** ​*By the Community, For the Community* Business leaders and IT professionals across the Baltics face the same challenge: how to set up and evolve IT infrastructure to meet growing business demands while keeping pace with the rapid shifts in technology. ​On-premise setups give control, cloud provides flexibility and rapid scaling, and multicloud combines the best of both worlds - resilience, choice, and agility. ​**The key question is** when to stay on your own servers, when to move to the cloud, when to embrace multicloud strategies, how to prepare for innovations like quantum computing and how to balance technical innovation with economic realities. ​At **AWS Baltic Connect**, we’ll uncover strategies, tools, and real-world case studies to help you navigate cloud adoption without unnecessary risk or compromise. ​No theory in the clouds ☁️ - only practical insights from companies and tech leaders across the region. 🎤 Who’s Sharing Their Insights * More info coming soon! 🚀 ​🧩 Why Attend * ​**Hands-on learning:** best practices, practical tools, and expert tips * ​**Networking:** meet peers, startups, and tech leaders * ​**Insights:** real experiences from Baltic and global companies using AWS and multicloud * ​**Community:** connect with local AWS enthusiasts, developers, and decision-makers Check out more details & register here: https://luma.com/cu44ib8i?utm_source=meetup&utm_medium=partner&utm_campaign=awsbaticconnect

Come finish the week with drinks, banter, and make some friends ☺️ **This event does not have a host.** If nobody shows up, check out the Kiwi bar next door ☺️ Join our [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/FzcNhtOUm5EAC41XQ7tJgO) group. Feel free to organise or advertise events, or ask for advice\. Please be respectful to everyone and avoid topics likely to lead to conflict \(e\.g\. politics\) 😊 **_We're always looking for proactive members and hosts. If you show initiative - we'll support the effort 🤗 Let's make Riga a better place to live! 🇱🇻_**

**📅 Date: 28th of January 2026** **📍 Location:** Roberta Hirša 1, building B, 9th floor - **TietoEvry** offices **\*\*\*\*This is an offline event with limited space. Please RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person.\*\*\*\*** We’re thrilled to announce the 4th event of the relaunched [ProductTank Riga](https://www.meetup.com/producttank-latvia/) community, bringing together product people for an evening of inspiration, learning, and networking in the heart of Riga. **Our Speaker:** **Kristofers Ritovs** **CEO and Founder @Lidl Arena** Join us at the amazing new venue - Tieto Evry as we continue growing this vibrant community dedicated to sharing knowledge and experiences in the world of product design, management and development. The session is relevant for people and companies who want to be inspired by the story of Kristofers - a Latvian founder, who took an idea he had while studying in France and built a successful sports arena business that he is now expanding overseas! **Agenda** 18:30 - Doors open, registration 19:00 - Intro by ProductTank organizers 19:05 - Word from our sponsors - TietoEvry 19:10 - Kristofers Ritovs - From a student's idea to filling global arenas 19:40 - Q&A with Kristofers 19:50 - Closing remarks by ProductTank 20:00 - Networking with refreshments 20:30 - Event ends **What is ProductTank?** ProductTank Riga is part of a largest global product management community present in over 200 cities worldwide, dedicated to fostering knowledge-sharing and collaboration in product development. Whether you’re a seasoned product manager, product designer, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone passionate about technology and innovation, this event is for you! **Registration details:** \*\*\*\*This is an offline event with limited space. Please RSVP only if you will be able to attend in person.\*\*\*\* * Attendance is free, but registration is required on our [Meetup page](https://www.meetup.com/producttank-latvia/) * Don’t delay your registration and ensure you can participate on the date. * The official program starts at 19:00, so please arrive a bit early for registration. * A mandatory check-in process will take place at the entrance, so we recommend arriving a bit earlier. * To keep up-to-date with our upcoming talks, follow our [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/producttank-riga/) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571887253616) pages. By attending this event, you agree to give permission for any photos and videos taken during the event to be used for promotional purposes. Let’s kick-start the next chapter of ProductTank Riga together! If you have any suggestions, topics you’d like us to cover, or if you would like to become a speaker, or feel free to message us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/producttank-riga/) or fill out [this form](https://forms.gle/kSy6sPHbMWXnYLXw8).

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 35+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** http://foundersrc.com/chats **Stay updated**: Instagram http://instagram.com/foundersrc/ Podcast http://podcast.foundersrc.com/ LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/ Strava http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC Website http://foundersrc.com/

A weekly meetup for language lovers! Come practice new languages, meet great people, and enjoy a drink — whether it’s beer, tea, or coffee. Everyone’s welcome! 🤗 Main event platform is Facebook https://shorturl.at/8mnyu (so more people coming!) Address - Aldaru Street 9, FOB Bar

Dale Gnidovec, Curator of the Orton Hall Museum of Geology at The Ohio State University, will be presenting a program he has wanted to share with us for a long time: Plate Tectonics. His description of his program: Continents on the move - Nothing in Earth history makes sense without moving continents - it tells us why mountains, volcanoes, minerals, and fossils are where they are. This talk examines the evidence for continental drift, why it was disbelieved, and explains how the more-encompassing theory of plate tectonics was developed and eventually proven. Dale is an energetic, incredibly knowledgeable, and very entertaining speaker and this will be another wonderful program by Dale. Hope to see you there! Food and drinks will be provided at the event. Feel free to show up a little bit early to hang out and talk. Going forward our meetings will be hybrid. You can meet us in-person or attend online Join Zoom Meeting [https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87836564953?pwd=4Mi57ElZkDIFlb1fnlNwOJ0NiOK4tP.1) Meeting ID: 878 3656 4953 Passcode: 760812 One tap mobile +19292056099,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (New York) +13017158592,,87836564953#,,,,\*760812# US (Washington DC) The formal presentation will start at noon

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)

## 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/

## 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. 🧱➡️📐

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)

Love, museums? How about an experience with an adult twist? This event will be different as tickets are required to be purchased through COSI ($37: No add on required) Come by yourself or come with a guest. Most of our members work the following day so a little fun before calling it a night can never be a bad idea.  Experience the ultimate fusion of flavor and innovation at COSI After Dark: Cocktails and Chemistry on February 12! A dozen of Columbus’ top mixologists will compete in a science-infused cocktail invitational, crafting imaginative drinks that blend creativity, chemistry, and competition. Guests will enjoy included samples from all 11 contenders and cast their votes to crown the evening’s champion. Featuring award-winning local spirits and cutting-edge techniques, this 21+ event transforms COSI into the city’s most spirited laboratory, and an unforgettable night that’s perfectly mixed for your Valentine’s week. COSI After Dark: Cocktails & Chemistry is on February 12, 7pm - 10pm,