Self-Improvement

**Hey fellow AWS enthusiasts! ✨** May is all about AWS Partnership! Not a usual topic you hear about at User Groups. So we are more than thrilled to hear about **Deepika Tomar**'s journey as the AWS Cloud Lead at HWS Gruppe on pathing the way for her company to become an AWS Advanced Partner. Thanks to our friends at **[codecentric Nürnberg](https://www.codecentric.de/standorte/nuernberg)** for sponsoring the event with food and drinks and opening their wonderful offices for us! **📆 Tonight's Agenda** 19:00 - Welcoming **19:15 - Talk by Deepika** 20:00 - Food, Drinks & Networking Looking forward to seeing you 👋🏻 [Nora](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nora-schoener/) & [Frank](https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankprechtel/) \-\-\- The talk ⤵️ **From AWS Registered to Advanced Tier in 2 Years: Practical Lessons from the Field** In this session, I will share how we progressed from AWS Registered Partner to Advanced Tier within two years, focusing on real-world actions that made the difference. I will walk through: How AWS Summit connections and community engagement helped shape our partner strategy Building impactful customer case studies and completing the FTR (Foundational Technical Review) successfully How to identify and generate opportunities using the AWS Partner Portal Practical use of POC funding and Marketing Development Funds (MDF) for business growth and employee enablement Key learnings from attending AWS events, webinars, and partner programs This session is intended for AWS partners who want a practical roadmap to accelerate their growth in the AWS ecosystem. The speaker⤵️ **Deepika Tomar, Lead AWS Public Cloud @ HWS Gruppe** AWS Community Builder with 14 years of experience in cloud computing, infrastructure management, and database solutions — I've built a career around turning technology into a lasting competitive advantage. Today, I lead an AWS team driving cloud migration, infrastructure modernization, and a reimagined approach to customer service. This work recently reached a milestone with our organization achieving AWS Partnership status. Whether shaping IT strategy or bridging cross-functional teams, my focus remains constant: harness technology to deliver real business outcomes, streamline operations, and build a governance foundation that grows with the organization. \-\-\- **Please note:** At the event, photos and videos will be taken for marketing purposes both by our hosts and our location sponsors. We try to offer a hybrid experience by providing a video stream of the talk. There will be no recording published after the event. Please also keep in mind, that we try our best effort to provide a good streaming experience. We don't offer a professional stream, so delays, technical issues or other interference are a matter to be tolerated.

Nova gošća će pričati inovativnoj metodi koju je osmislila i znanstveno potvrdila dr. sc. Ana-Marija Jagodić Rukavina-Filozofija koja se temelji na "Body tehnici". Body tehnika nije samo sustav vježbanja, već holistički pristup koji stvara energetsku, fiziološku i funkcionalnu ravnotežu, povećavajući vitalnost, otpornost i dugovječnost. Ova ista filozofija duboko je povezana s osobnom transformacijom, autentičnošću i mentalnom snagom – vrijednostima koje dr. sc. Ana-Marija Jagodić Rukavina živi i promiče i izvan Body tehnike. Kao aktivistica, edukatorica i inspirativna govornica, Ana-Marija otvoreno dijeli svoju priču o hrabrosti, prevladavanju izazova te životu bez maski. Njezina poruka je jasna: istinska promjena događa se kada prestanemo živjeti prema tuđim očekivanjima i počnemo slušati sebe, svoje tijelo i svoje potrebe. Upravo zato s ponosom najavljujemo novo izdanje Level Up Meetup-a na kojem nam je gošća upravo dr. sc. Ana-Marija Jagodić Rukavina. Kroz vlastito životno iskustvo, padove i ponovno pronalaženje unutarnje snage, ona inspirira ljude da preuzmu odgovornost za svoj život, postave zdrave granice i izgrade autentične odnose. Na Meetupu ćemo se dotaknuti tema koje su ključne za cjeloviti razvoj – fizički, mentalni i emocionalni: \- Autentičnost u svijetu očekivanja – kako ostati svoj bez potrebe za odobravanjem \- Postavljanje granica \- Mentalno zdravlje bez tabua \- Samopouzdanje iznutra i izgradnja unutarnje snage \- Kvalitetni odnosi i svjesna komunikacija u vježbanju tijela \- Preuzimanje odgovornosti kao temelj dugoročne transformacije tijela Ana-Marija svojim direktnim, iskrenim i često duhovitim pristupom ne nudi samo inspiraciju – ona poziva na konkretnu akciju i dubinsku promjenu. Očekuje vas otvoren, iskren razgovor ispunjen energijom i realnim uvidima koji spajaju tijelo, um i emocije. Podaci za event: Moderator: Zoran Salopek 📍Pivana, Ilica 222, Zagreb 🗓13.05. u 18:00 h Organizator: Međunarodni institut za emocionalnu zrelost 🌐 http://emotionalmaturity.eu/

Speaker: **Damir Korenčić** Title: **Brief Adventures in Machine Translation Using Python and LLMs** Machine translation (MT) is one of the earliest tasks in natural language processing, and one where modern LLMs excel. The presentation describes a lightweight MT approach based on a small LLM and a self-improvement workflow. We will cover the design of the approach and its implementation in Python, utilizing LangChain and Hugging Face. We will also discuss the MT task in general and the current state of the field by reviewing several recent WMT challenges. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Drinks and friendly discussion afterwards at [Old Pharmacy Pub](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AeaRdnBrMqPiRhvPA) 🍻🍷🥤☕️

**Stress** is one of the greatest challenges of modern life. When stress becomes long-lasting, it can quietly turn into anxiety, affecting both mental and physical well-being and increasing the risk of more serious health issues. Through regular **mental hygiene**, we can gently influence our bodies and restore balance. By adding the power of the exhale to classical autogenic training, we enhance its effects. The energy of the exhale supports and accelerates the body’s natural process of restoration. Your donation for this event supports the work of our Club.

🇭🇷 BDD (Behaviour-driven development) je vrlo učinkovit način razvoja softvera. Taj proces spaja analizu korisničkih zahtjeva i pisanje testova. Ovo predavanje će pokazati kako smo naš već "ispeglan" BDD process obogatili sa agentskim AI-jem. Developeri se sada većinom bave sa analizom zahtjeva i arhitekturom, a AI preuzima pisanje koda. 🇬🇧 BDD (Behavior-Driven Development) is a highly effective approach to software development. This process combines user requirements analysis with test writing. This talk will show how we enhanced our already well-refined BDD process with agentic AI. Developers now spend most of their time focusing on requirements analysis and architecture, while AI takes over much of the code writing. 📣 Speaker: [Marko Bjelac](https://www.linkedin.com/in/markobjelac) ⏰ Schedule: \- Introduction \- BDD with AI \- Q&A \- ⚡Lightning talks⚡ 🇭🇷 Za *munjevita predavanja* (⚡*lightning talks*⚡) se ne morate prijaviti unaprijed. Samo javite domaćinu na početku okupljanja da želite održati munjevito predavanje. Munjevita predavanja traju 5 minuta (ili manje) i mogu biti na bilo koju temu. Na pojedinom okupljanju će se održati onoliko munjevitih predavanja koliko ima zainteresiranih predavača. 🇬🇧 You don’t need to register in advance for ⚡*lightning talks*⚡. Just let the host know at the beginning of the meetup that you want to present a lightning talk. Lightning talks last 5 minutes (or less) and can be on any topic. At each meetup, as many lightning talks will be held as there are interested speakers. **🫵 You have a topic for a ZSC meetup?** 🇭🇷 Javite se domaćinu (Marko B) i sve ćemo dogovoriti! 🇬🇧 Get in touch with the host (Marko B), and we’ll sort everything out! Cover image: [Freepik](https://www.magnific.com/free-vector/robot-education-set-flat-isolated-icons-human-characters-interacting-with-robot-helpers-toy-robots-vector-illustration_26765523.htm)

Što zapravo čini brend – logo, kampanja ili nešto puno dublje? Na ovom panelu istražujemo kako brend nastaje, raste i opstaje u svijetu stalnih promjena, kroz perspektivu onih koji ga svakodnevno grade. Iskusni agencijski lideri podijelit će konkretne uvide, izazove i odluke koje stoje iza uspješnih priča. Očekuje vas dinamična rasprava koja će preispitati uvriježene definicije i otvoriti nova pitanja o ulozi brenda danas. Panelisti: * **Anja Bauer** – Fabular * **Tomislav Krajačić** \- Kofein * **Marko Šesnić** \- Šesnić & Turković * **Saša Vučković** \- Stožer * **Ana Pia Pušić**, moderatorica – Elevate Vidimo se 14.5. u 19h na Zavrtnici u Wespa Spaces! 🤝 **O PANELISTIMA** * **Anja Bauer** direktorica je brand strategije i kreativna direktorica Fabulara, vodeće agencije specijalizirane za branding. Diplome iz engleskog jezika, engleske i američke književnosti te magisterij iz marketinških komunikacija sa Sveučilišta u Bournemouthu pomogli su joj da usavrši svoje dvije urođene snažne točke - analitičku i kreativnu - koristeći ih za stvaranje brand strategija, imena i slogana za koje je dobila brojne međunarodne nagrade i uvrštena u REBRAND Hall of Fame™. Autorica je jedinstvene metodologije Osam sastojaka koji grade brand™ koja predstavlja popis sastojaka potrebnih da bi brand napredovao. * **Tomislav Krajačić** je stručnjak za razvoj brendova i strateško pozicioniranje s više od 10 godina iskustva u transformaciji poslovanja kroz brand i korisničko iskustvo. Kao osnivač i direktor Kofein d.o.o., vodi razvoj brand strategija s dokazanim rezultatima u FMCG-u, hospitalityju i retailu. Fokusiran na rebranding i izgradnju dugoročno vrijednih i tržišno relevantnih brendova. * **Marko Šesnić** je dizajner sa skoro 20 godina iskustva, suosnivač studija Šesnić&Turković i član uprave HURA-e. Specijaliziran za kulturu, brending i oglašavanje, Marko najviše gušta u raspetljavanju kompleksnih zadataka koji se rješavaju kreativom. * **Saša Vučković** je dizajner, ilustrator i suvlasnik Stožer Boutique agencije. Strastveni ljubitelj motocikala, vintage američkih automobila i vintage Hi-Fi opreme. Nakon 10 godina rada na poziciji event managera u dvije marketinške agencije priključuje se ekipi iz Stožer agencije kao art direktor. Specijalizirao se za branding evenata (oblikovanje identiteta, promo materijala i brandiranje prostora eventa) i izradu ručno crtanih ilustracija za razne klijente. * **Ana Pia Pušić** više od petnaest godina gradi i transformira brendove u FMCG-u, beautyju i modi, radeći s globalnim imenima poput Monster Energy, Levi’s, Wrangler, Mustanga, Lee, BIPA, Dermalogica i Prima. Kroz svoj rad razvija strategije temeljene na dubokom razumijevanju potrošača i stvarnih izazova dinamičnih tržišta. Posebno uživa spajajući analitiku i kreativnost kako bi brendovima pomogla da ostanu relevantnima i konkurentnima, uz jasan fokus na mjerljive rezultate. \*\*\* 18:30-19:00 Okupljanje sudionika, Wespa spaces Zavrtnica 19:00-20:15 Panel rasprava: "Kako izgraditi brend?" 20:15-20:30 Otvorena rasprava i pitanja publike 20:30-... Networking i fun 😊 \*\*\* **SPONZORI** Ukoliko želite podržati Marketing Meet Up, javite se na ilija.brajkovic@gmail.com **PARTNERI** * **Godji entertainment** prepoznato je ime full service agencije za tehničku produkciju događanja, koja iza sebe ima mnoštvo odrađenih događanja svih vrsta - od koncerata, sportskih natjecanja, korporativnih događanja, poslovnih konferencija i promotivnih događanja, festivala i sajmova. Sve informacije i B2B opcije pronađite na [www.godji.hr](http://www.godji.hr/) * **Plata do vrata** prvi je specijalizirani servis i pionir digitalne prodaje standardiziranih plata hladnih narezaka u Hrvatskoj. Više od 40.000 isporučenih plata godišnje potvrđuje poziciju lidera u kategoriji. Više informacija dostupno je na [https://platadovrata.com/](https://platadovrata.com/) \*\*\* Prijave su obavezne! Upad na #MMZG je BESPLATAN, ali vas molim da odgovorno RSVP-ate (Yes/No) kako bismo mogli planirati točan broj sudionika. Facebook stranica: [https://www.facebook.com/marketingcroatia/](https://www.facebook.com/marketingcroatia/) LinkedIn stranica: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-meet-up/](https://www.linkedin.com/company/marketing-meet-up/) Vidimo se!

\*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\* Practice Foreign Languages with Native Speakers \*\*\*\*\* === \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* at the Language Conversation Table \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\*\* === The caffe Domenico provides us with a back-room reserved just for this event, where we get to practice Croatian and other languages three hours for free.The entrance is free, but to be sure that Domenico will continue to host us, please have at least one drink when you're coming.At Domenico, Preradovićeva 33/3. See you soon!P.S. IF U HAVE ANY PROBLEMS FINDING THE PLACE BE FREE TO CONTACT THE ORGANIZER: +385953913346 \*\*\*\*\* Vježbajte Strane Jezike sa Izvornim Govornicima \*\*\*\*\* === Za organizaciju događaja se ne mora nista platiti. Radi korištenja prostora u kafiću (koji se nalazi u dvorišnoj zgradi) , bilo bi poželjno kad bi svatko naručio barem jedno piće. Nedjelja 18:00 - 21:00 sati Domenico Preradovićeva 33/3

[ENGLISH BELOW ] 16\. maja '26 v Ljubljani 👉 prvi WordCamp Slovenia ♥️ En dan, v celoti posvečen WordPressu, en dan različnih talkov in delavnic, en dan druženja s somišljeniki, poslovnimi partnerji, potencialnimi delodajalci, en da spoznavanja ljudi, ki počnejo iste stvari kot ti! In še kaj se bo našlo za ta en dan. Kako se to sliši? 🤩 Dogodek bo potekal na čudovitem gradu Fužine, kjer bo poskrbljeno za vse: od prve jutranje kavice, kosila in seveda after-partya 🙌 **VABLJENI!** Kot obiskovalci, kot prostovoljci, sponzorji, govorci. 🫶 Več info o dogodku&vstopnice: https://slovenia.wordcamp.org/2026/ 📆16. maj 2026, ob 10. uri 📍Grad Fužine, Ljubljana Program je objavljen spodaj. ENGLISH: 16 May 2026 in Ljubljana 👉 the very first WordCamp Slovenia ♥️ One day entirely dedicated to WordPress, one day filled with talks and workshops, one day of connecting with like-minded people, business partners, and potential employers, one day of meeting people who do the same kind of work you do! And there’ll be plenty more packed into that one day. How does that sound? 🤩 The event will take place at the beautiful Fužine Castle, where everything will be taken care of: from your first morning coffee and lunch to, of course, the after-party 🙌 YOU’RE INVITED! As attendees, volunteers, sponsors, or speakers. 🫶 More info about the event & tickets: [https://slovenia.wordcamp.org/2026/](https://slovenia.wordcamp.org/2026/) 📆 16 May 2026 at 10:00 AM 📍 Fužine Castle, Ljubljana 10:00 – 10:10 Main hall Opening remarks **10:10 – 11:00** Main hall **Davor Jovanović:** *From Constraints to Potential: Engineering Creative Freedom in WordPress* Workshop (Tower) **Dario Jazbec Hrvatin:** *Stop Pasting Translations from ChatGPT* **11:00 – 11:50** Main hall **Bor Jemec:** *WordPress in Slovenia: Current state and security from a hosting provider’s perspective* **11:00 - 11:50** Tower **Haim Michael:** S*oftware Developers’ Evolution in the Era of Artificial Intelligence* **11:50 – 12:40** Main hall **Aleksandar Pasku:** *Storytelling: From Blah-Blah to A-ha!* Workshop (Tower) **Berislav Grgičak:** *Discover How WordPress Playground is Transforming the WordPress Ecosystem* 12:40 – 13:30 Main hall **Bruno Zagorščak:** *Podcast to hire: Turn your show into talent magnet* Workshop (Tower) **Isotta Peira:** *From Classroom to Core: Bridging the Gap Between Education and Open Source* 13:30 – 14:25 Lunch 14:25 – 15:20 Main hal **Remkus de Vries:** *WordPress Performance: What You’re Still Getting Wrong* 15:20 – 16:10 Main hall **Ivana Čirkovič:** *Human first: Content in the age of AI* Workshop (Tower) **Gregor Grešak:** *Fixing Accessibility: From Broken UI to WCAG compliant* 16:10 – 17:00 Main hall **Rade Jekić:** *Scaling Intelligence: Applying AI in WordPress Multisite Environments* Workshop (Tower) **Neven Jevtić:** *How to optimize WordPress: tips and tricks from practice* 17:00 – 17:50 Main hall TBA **Tomaž Zaman** 17:50 – 18:40 Main hall Round table 18:40 – 19:00 Main hall Closing remarks **19:00 – 00:00** After party **SPONSORS** **Global sponsors** [WooCommerce](https://woocommerce.com/) **Golden sponsors** [Bunny.net](https://slovenia.wordcamp.org/2026/sponsor/bunny-net/) **Bronze sponsor** [Domenca](https://www.domenca.com/) **Bronze sponsor** [Metakocka](https://metakocka.si/)

In the midst of life’s storms—whether in relationships, work, or within ourselves—it can be difficult to find clarity and calm. The “I” Of the Storm: Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace, based on the work of Dr. Gary Simmons, invites you to discover the steady center within—the part of you that remains grounded even when everything around you is in motion. Led by Brian Drafton-Griffin, this engaging workshop offers practical tools and meaningful insights to help you navigate conflict with greater awareness, compassion, and confidence. Through guided discussion and reflection, you’ll learn how to shift from reaction to response and transform challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.

Communication is everything in life! Attend this free lecture about how to be a better communicator. 📍 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate! \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215 Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Communication is everything in life! Attend this free lecture about how to be a better communicator. You are only as successful as your ability to communicate. \- What if you could confidently talk to anyone? \- What if you had the ability to calmly control every conversation? \- What if you could close that sale\, ask for that date\, make new friends\, repair problematic relationships\, get that raise\, or effortlessly express any idea with confidence? You can! The secret to success relies on your ability or inability to effectively communicate. Attend a free seminar and gain a better ability to communicate. Hosted by the Church of Scientology of Central Ohio 1266 Dublin Rd Columbus OH 43215 For more information, contact Rhiannon, the Event Host at 614-221-5024

Join us for this free, in person meeting on the subject of betrayals, losses and how to get over them so you can build lasting relationships. Do you want more motivation and confidence to build lasting relationships? Are you burdened by a stressful relationship? Unhealthy relationships can trigger feelings of anger, despair or self-doubt. They can create dwindling spirals of fights and seeking to make-up, or trying to “pin the blame” on someone or something. If you don’t find the RIGHT reasons, or select the correct sources of the problem, the problem can just get worse and worse. Whether in love or personal ties, with friends or at work, our life really IS affected by the quality of our relationships. Good ones can promote pleasure and survival, while less optimum ones can lead to annoyance, anger, self-doubt, stress, or even affect our health and ability to survive well. Whether you are suffering from a divorce, or a painful break-up, don’t know who to trust (or who to CHOOSE) as a partner, friend, boss or employee - the anxiety of relationship troubles can really make a mess of things. Maybe you’ve suffered a betrayal, or are dealing with hostility or criticalness or invalidation. Dwindling relationships can involve destructive behavior, where we hurt those we love, or start succumbing to self-destructive thoughts, attitudes or behaviors that spiral out of control and affect much more than our immediate relationship. Past losses in love or life can affect how we act or react to new people and situations and hold us back from even starting to create new, possibly great relationships! How can one get back onto a saner course of action? Come to our Meetup, where we can introduce you to some of the knowledge, tools and techniques of the breakthroughs in the field of the mind that we can apply to this ever important area of life: human relationships! Break free from self imposed limitations Here we will discuss: • How to “erase” the trauma of past hurts and betrayals so that one isn’t always repeating past mistakes. • Why and how do the negative emotions of others affect you? • Why is my partner withdrawing and what can I do about it? • Why do we sometimes feel compelled to hurt the ones we love? • Fights & arguments - what's really behind them? • What underlies “corrosive criticism” or the need to invalidate self or others? • How one can stably change one’s outlook on life so they can affect positive change? • Where do compulsive destructive behaviors come from and what can be done about them? • How to form closer bonds & keep growing the relationships with the people you care about? • How to enhance one’s own ability to survive and create positive healthy relationships whether in love, family & friendships or in work, business or one’s career? Relationships can be hard and life itself IS challenging. Why not arm yourself with the knowledge and breakthroughs that have been made about the mind, mental reactions & interpersonal relationships, so that one has better awareness and control over themselves and life in general. Learn where painful experiences are “stored” and how they can unknowingly affect us. You will also find out how one can “erase” those past painful experiences so that one is free to move forward without being tripped up by the past. Learn too, about what can lead some people to become “toxic” personalities and how to identify those traits in others so you won’t be tripped up trusting the wrong person. Our free Meet-ups occur in a safe environment where one can learn, without fear of judgment or criticism, and without the recommendation of harmful mental techniques or therapies, just how YOU can get yourself onto a happier & more successful path: in love & in life. We look forward to having you join us! This class is held at the Dianetics and Scientology Life Improvement Center of Central Ohio.

Join us for a free in-person seminar where you will get knowledge and tools to build your confidence. Do you ever: -Feel isolated -Can't express yourself openly -Get nervous or anxious in front of people -Run out of things to say or feel tongue-tied -Feel introverted -Don't feel comfortable in any social setting -Can't make more friends -Are shy and miss opportunities to connect in a meaningful way At this workshop we will cover what you can do about any one, some or all of the above. This seminar is the weapon against loneliness, isolation and boredom, come join us! COME TO THIS SEMINAR AND LEARN THE SECRETS TODAY This seminar is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology Life Improvement Center. 1266 Dublin Road, Columbus, Ohio 43215