Service Mesh

Our friend **Dmitri Katz**, a 10 years+ long time friend and huge supporter of **STEM4Health**, **G4A**, **Digital Health**, and every **Innovation in Healthcare**, is organizing this event. I highly recommend to attend. Please register at https://luma.com/m47avlhj. AI is offering new opportunities to address persistent, high-impact societal challenges. In domains where social and human stakes are high, practical value will depend not only on technical performance, but on how well AI systems are aligned with ethical, institutional, and operational realities. Addressing this need requires sustained, cross-disciplinary collaboration grounded in real-world practice. To this end, **ÆTHOS Berlin** is building an interdisciplinary community of founders, researchers, practitioners, domain experts, and policymakers. ​In this workshop, we will discuss real-world care challenges and the constraints that shape responsible AI use. Participants are invited to contribute practical perspectives. ​**What we aim to produce:** ​The workshop will produce Challenge Briefs: short documents that describe (a) a concrete care problem, (b) its real-world impact, and (c) the key institutional, ethical, and practical constraints involved. Where it emerges naturally, the briefs may also note open directions for work, such as further research or approaches for AI implementation. The briefs will be published publicly after the event and shared as reference material for future research and innovation. ​**Workshop format (2 hours):** * ​Short, problem‑focused inputs from care‑domain experts, early‑stage startups, and other workshop attendees. * ​Small, mixed working groups * ​Each group drafts one brief using a simple structure: Problem · Impact · Constraints · Directions * ​Sharing and discussion ​**Why your participation matters:** * ​Help ensure that actual constraints shape how AI problems are defined * ​Bring institutional, ethical, and operational realities into the discussion early * ​Contribute to challenge definitions that shape the community’s future focus * ​Be acknowledged as a contributing participant in this first workshop ​ **What participation could involve:** * ​Share a real-world care‑domain challenge * ​Contributing to the drafting group * ​Bring a laptop if possible. ​This is an ÆTHOS community initiative. Participants are welcome to share what they are working on, but the focus will remain on problem framing rather than product pitching. If you have questions or would like to help with the workshop, please let us know. Warm Regards, Dmitri Katz ÆTHOS Initiative team [dmitrikatz23@gmail.com](mailto:dmitrikatz23@gmail.com) Place: Æthos Station, 3rd Floor, Lohmühlenstraße 65, Kreuzberg, Berlin

Welcome to our cosy Godot Engine Community Meetup! This is not a structured meeting, but rather a friendly get-together. We will hang out, chat and maybe show some of our current projects! 🦜 Regardless if you are an artist, designer, programmer, beginner, hobbyist, professional or anything in between: join us for sharing knowledge, creating art together, coding together, joining game jams together and having fun! 🌼 This meetup will happen at [c-base](https://c-base.org), Rungestraße 20, 10179 Berlin. 🛰️ You can also join us on [our Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Sm3CgrqqQa). ☎️ Follow us on [Mastodon](https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@GodotUserGroupBerlin) for updates. 📢 Also check out [our website](https://godot.berlin). 🌐 Please be [excellent to each other](https://godotengine.org/code-of-conduct/)! 🕊️

🚨 **IMPORTANT: ADDRESS CHANGE** The event will now take place at **Pascalstraße 8–9, 10587 Berlin**. Empowered in Tech, in collaboration with Fraunhofer IPK, come together to invite you to a new **FLINTA Talk Night**: an event designed to explore and address career progression challenges, offering a space for FLINTA\* professionals to reflect, learn and connect. ⏰ **Agenda** **18:00 – Doors Open** **18:30 – Welcome and Intro by Empowered in Tech** **18:35 – Talk by** **Fraunhofer IPK: *Equal Opportunities Are Essential to Innovation*.** Facilitated by Ruth Asan and Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic. Researchers need the space to develop their full potential in order to have the groundbreaking ideas that drive us forward. A diverse, inclusive working environment for all is not just a noble goal, but also a competitive advantage. * Ruth Asan explains the approaches and programs we use at Fraunhofer IPK to implement fair career and development opportunities, specifically for FLINTA. * Building on this, Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic will introduce the technologies developed by Fraunhofer IPK – from digital twins that connect engineering, simulation, and real-time shop-floor data to decentralized data spaces. Together, we will demonstrate that equitable opportunities unlock people’s potential and that our technology turns that potential into measurable impact for industry — smarter, more sustainable, and more human. **19:05 – Break** **19:15 – Talk: *The Hidden Half of the Job.*** Facilitated by Anastasiia Kudriavtseva. A practical guide on the thinking, explaining and negotiating that happens before and after the code, and quietly defines your career, and how to get better at it without losing your mind. In this talk participants will learn: ✔️ How AI changes what “good engineering work” looks like ✔️ How to adapt your message to reach different target audiences ✔️ Tackling daily standups and complaining in retrospectives (correctly!) ✔️ Tracking your work with a WTF-notebook and progress notes ✔️ How to ask for and use feedback without combusting ✔️ How to manage your energy on good and bad days **19:45 – Open Networking Round** (Hosted program concludes) 🍴 **Food & drinks** We’ll have water, coffee, and tea available. **Food won’t be provided**, so feel free to bring something to eat. 👋 **About Empowered in Tech** We are a local community in Berlin dedicated to empowering FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) people to excel in their tech journey. Our events offer study groups, technical workshops, hackathons, networking events, panel discussions, lightning talks, and social events.Stay in touch with the community! Join our Slack: [https://bit.ly/EmpoweredInTechSlack](https://bit.ly/EiTSlack) **✨ About Ruth Asan** Ruth Asan is the equal opportunities officer at Fraunhofer IPK and the deputy equal opportunities officer of Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. She has a background in political communication and has been working as an expert for digital communication at Fraunhofer IPK since 2018. **✨ About Dr. Maiara Rosa Cencic** Since 2024, she has been leading the department of Extended Reality at Fraunhofer IPK. She has around 10 years of experience as a researcher, with focus on developing innovative smart services and data-oriented business models. **✨ About Anastasiia Kudriavtseva** Frontend Engineer with a focus on React, and experience UI/UX design, with a background in robotics and computer systems. Worked across biopharma, publishing, and defence tech. Originally from Ukraine, now based in Berlin. 📍**Host** This evening will be kindly hosted by Fraunhofer IPK, a research and development institution in the field of production technology. They are located in Berlin-Charlottenburg, at Pascalstr. 13 – 14 10587 Berlin. Learn more: [Fraunhofer IPK](https://www.ipk.fraunhofer.de/) **☂️ About the FLINTA label** This event is labeled as FLINTA (women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) as we make it a mission to empower women and other underrepresented minorities in the tech community. That being said, we don't exclude anybody! Cis men are welcome to join, just bear in mind that the topics will be discussed from this perspective. 😊 💗 **Code of Conduct** We are dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming experience for everyone who participates in our events. Our events aim to empower diverse women and we welcome everyone who identifies as a woman or another underrepresented group in tech or an ally.We follow the Berlin Code of Conduct for our events: [https://berlincodeofconduct.org/](https://berlincodeofconduct.org/) 📸 **Media Consent** We may be taking photos of this event for social media posts. If you do not want to be photographed, please let the organizers at the event know. We will make sure to respect your privacy.

In this Yin practice, we take time to pause, soften, and simply be. With the support of long-held, floor-based postures, the body gradually opens, accessing the deeper layers of fascia and energy pathways. We allow gravity to guide the process. This subtle work calms the nervous system, nurtures stillness, and encourages quiet reflection. It's an opportunity to release tension from both body and mind, and to reconnect with yourself on a deeper level. The class is led in English and is open to all levels. .

Hi everyone, Our next **CorrelAid Berlin in-person meetup** is coming up! This Thursday, we’ll meet at **Café Milagro** in Kreuzberg – a cozy spot perfect for catching up and talking “Data for Good.” 🗓️ **When:** Thursday, February 12, 2026 🕠 **Time:** 17:30 – 19:00 📍 **Where:** [Café Milagro, Bergmannkiez, Kreuzberg](https://maps.app.goo.gl/y4Cu8mQZ8rMa9uHh8?g_st=ipc) Whether you’re already involved in projects or just curious about what CorrelAid Berlin does, you’re very welcome to join — grab a drink, share your ideas, and meet fellow data-for-good enthusiasts. Looking forward to seeing you there! CorrelAid Berlin team💙

Du möchtest den Reichtum natürlich entstehender, bedingungsloser Liebe enthüllen, den jeder von uns im Herzen trägt? Diese Meditation unterstützt uns, die Quelle echter Gutherzigkeit in uns zu öffnen. Wir lernen, uns selbst auf gesunde, heilsame Weise zu lieben und so unsere Haltung anderen gegenüber zu verwandeln. Die Meditation der liebenden Güte kann uns dabei helfen, uns und anderen liebevoller und mitfühlender zu begegnen. Das Event findet sowohl online als auch vor Ort im Dharma Mati Berlin (Soorstr. 85, 14050 Berlin) statt. Um an diesem Online-Event teilzunehmen bitte auf den folgenden Link klicken: https://zoom.us/j/216979828 (Meeting-ID: 216-979-828).

Hello friends! We're getting together to have drinks & tamales at Trespassers in Mitte. Whether you're a newcomer or an old-timer, drop in to discuss Clojure and talk tech. https://clojure.berlin/events/drinks/ IMPORTANT NOTE: We're switching from meetup.com to luma.com, because meetup was bought by private equity is getting incredibly expensive. Subscribe here to keep up to date: https://luma.com/clojure.berlin See you on Thursday - it's been a while! Paulus

You are welcome to join Sunday services at our church location. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.

**Agentic AI Engineering Lab (Tech Event, Sprint #1)** **\- Build a Production\-Ready MCP Server** **Move from prompting to architecting** The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an emerging open standard for connecting AI apps/agents to real tools and data sources. This session is not a talk — it’s a hands-on lab where we build MCP servers that can be tested immediately with an MCP-capable client (e.g., Claude Desktop / your preferred agent setup). **The Format** We are planning a series of agentic ai tech meetings for deep building. This event may be attended alone or be seen as part / sprint of the event series with upcoming events building on top of what we build here. This is a high-density micro-meetup limited to 6 seats. We prioritize builders: bring your laptop, ship code, and be ready to 'build and break' alongside other devs and engineers. **Future Sessions building on top may focus on ...** RAG systems, advanced MCP features, A2A, multi-agent workflows, production deployment Patterns or whatever we feel nice to build next. (We run our sessions like an anthology series: **Every meetup is a standalone sprint.** While we often build on previous results, each session provides a complete experience and remains fully accessible to first-time attendees.) **What you'll build** After a quick alignment on the technical scope, the floor is yours: build your solution using the stack and tools that fit your workflow. We provide the framework; you provide the execution. By the end, you’ll have a working MCP server (Python or TypeScript) with at least one real tool/resource, tested end-to-end. **Ideas: Choose one track (or bring own idea if it fits the scope)** **For Beginners (Foundational)** * Personal knowledge server (local files/notes) * Weather / external API integration * GitHub issues helper **Intermediate** * SQLite query interface * Slack/Discord notification tool * CSV/Excel analyzer **Advanced** * Multi-API aggregator (e.g., calendar + weather + tasks) * Document processor (PDF/DOCX parsing) * Lightweight system monitoring/control **Schedule (Saturaday, 10:00 - 15:00 CET)** * **10:00–10:30 — Foundations + Live Demo** Quick run through general MCP architecture (hosts/clients/servers), core primitives (tools/resources/prompts), basic patterns in order to get everybody on the same page. * **10:30–11:00 — Environment Sync** We wanna make sure everyone can run a “Hello World” MCP server (Python or TypeScript). * **11:00–12:45 — Build Sprint (Lab Time)** Implement your server + first tool/resource. Pair-debugging encouraged. * **12:45–13:00 — Break (Pizza/Snacks)** * **13:00–13:30 — Test & Iterate** Use MCP Inspector / your client to test, fix edge cases, tighten tool contracts. * **13:30–15:00 — Demos + Technical Teardown** Quick demos, what broke, what worked, and what we’ll harden in the next sprint. **Prerequisites (Please Read)** * You’re comfortable shipping small things in your preferred dev language and tools (e.g. Python, TypeScript/Node.js). * **Bring your laptop** + basic dev setup (Git, package manager). * Have access to an LLM client / API (Claude/OpenAI/etc.). * This is a lab for engineers, not a tutorial. We solve architectural problems together, but you are the master of your own dev environment. * **Mindset:** Build, Break & Iterate — broken code is welcome, passivity isn’t. **Logistics** * **Location:** Our private boardroom in the Grunewald area (near Martin-Luther Hospital). The exact address will be shared after RSVP. * **Capacity:** 6 seats (first come, first served; deposit required) **Commitment Deposit and No-Show / Late-Show** This meetup is strictly non-profit. To respect everyone’s time and ensure all 6 seats are utilized by committed builders, a €15 deposit is required. * **The Deal:** The deposit covers high-quality pizza, snacks, and drinks. Any surplus will be refunded to you via your original payment method after the event. * **Punctuality is Key:** We start at **10:00 sharp** with the technical foundations (door open from 09:45). To protect the group’s focus, late arrivals or no-shows will not be eligible for a refund. Their deposit will be fully contributed to the community's pizza & snack fund. * **Cancellations:** No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the start time.

**Important:** Register on the [event website](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026021300)[ ](https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2025103101)is required for admission.(RSVP is turned off on meetup) **Description:** Join Google Cloud Labs for an immersive, hands on workshop learning how to build and scale production-grade AI agents with Cloud Run and GPU support. This is a hands-on program designed to take your AI applications from prototype to full-scale production. In the world of AI development, a great idea is just the beginning. The real challenge lies in transforming that initial spark into a secure, scalable, and robust application that can handle real-world demands. Get ready to get your hands dirty! This is an interactive session, not a lecture. Through a series of live labs, you'll tackle real-world challenges, from securing your services to deploying advanced AI agents. You will leave with practical skills and the confidence to take your own AI projects to the next level. **What You Will Learn:** * **Deploy Secure, Production-Ready Services:** Master the essentials of securing your applications on Cloud Run. You will build and deploy a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and learn to implement authentication to ensure that only authorized clients and agents can interact with your service. * **Build Intelligent Agents:** Dive into the Agent Development Kit (ADK) to construct an intelligent agent capable of understanding a goal and using tools to achieve it. You'll connect your agent to the secure MCP server you built, giving it the power to perform real-world tasks. * **Containerize and Deploy:** Take your working agent and prepare it for a consistent, portable deployment. This is a crucial step for managing applications in a serverless environment. * **Harness the Power of GPUs on Cloud Run**: Deploy your containerized agent to a Cloud Run instance and attach a GPU to accelerate your models. You will gain hands-on experience managing production configurations and testing a live, GPU-accelerated application. **Agenda** * 9:00AM - 9:30AM: Check-in, Networking, Coffee, and Breakfast * 9:30AM - 10:00AM: Keynote: From AI Prototype to a Multi-Component Production App * 10:00AM - 10:20AM: Tech Talk 1: The New Agentic Workflow: Empowering AI with Tools via MCP * 10:20AM - 11:20AM: Lab 1: Deploy a Secure MCP Server on Cloud Run * 11:20AM - 12:30PM: Lab 2: Use an MCP Server on Cloud Run with an ADK Agent * 12:30PM - 1:30PM: Lunch Break * 1:30PM - 2:10PM: Tech talk 2: From Agent to Application: Production Patterns for Scalable AI * 2:10PM - 3:20PM: Lab 3: Deploying a Production-Grade Agent to Cloud Run with GPU * 3:20PM - 3:30PM: Closing remarks & the path forward * 3:30PM - 4:30PM: Q&A, Networking, and Happy Hour

🇩🇪🗣️ **German Speaking Club · Berlin Mitte** 📅 **Saturday, 14.02.26** 🕔 **Time:** 4:00 PM 📍 **Location:** Schicklerstraße 5, 10179 Berlin 👥 **Level:** A2–C1 ⏳ **Duration:** 1.5 hours 💵 **Participation fee:** 5 € Join our **German Conversation Club** and practice speaking German in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere! This meetup is focused on **free conversation** – there is **no speaker**, so the main goal is to **talk, interact and practice as much as possible**. 🗣️ **What you will practice:** • Speaking German in small groups • Active conversation & spontaneous speech • Useful everyday vocabulary and expressions • Building confidence while speaking ☕ **Atmosphere:** Small group, café-style setting, moderated conversations & networking. 🤍 **Safe Space:** Mistakes are welcome. No pressure, no judgment – just practice and connection. 📸 **Note:** Photos and short videos may be taken for social media. If you prefer not to appear, please let me know ☺️ ⚠️ **Places are limited – please register in advance.** We’re looking forward to a relaxed afternoon full of German, conversations and good vibes ✨

Welcome to Sunday Tech Coffee. This is a **networking** event for those in the tech industry in Berlin. We are usually inside and to the right. Ask the barista/bartender if you can't find us.

Transform leftover materials into unique scrunchies with this exciting project. Unlock great creative possibilities, crafting scrunchies that add an effortless touch of style to any outfit. Don’t miss the opportunity to design chic accessories while exploring the boundless potential of sewing & upcycling. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

👋 Hallo und 💜-lich Willkommen to the Elixir Berlin Meetup. Let's get 2026 started with some Elixir. If you're new to the community the best way to introduce yourself is [to submit a talk](https://github.com/elixir-berlin/planning/issues/new?template=talk.yml) ⏰ Schedule 18:45: Doors open 19:05: Welcome & Announcements 19:15: 🗣 SSH OTP application by [Cara](https://github.com/cararemixed) 19:45: 🍺 break 🍵🧃 20:15: 🗣 Structuring Unstructured Text using structured generative AI by [Oren](https://github.com/orenmatar) 20:45: ⚡️ Lightning talks and Socializing 🪩 We want to encourage members of the Elixir community to share what they're working on. If you want to give a lightning talk at this Meetup, contact one of the organizers with a short description of your talk - or [submit a talk](https://github.com/elixir-berlin/planning/issues/new?template=talk.yml) See you all there 💜💜💜

**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. *

In an era focused on scalable efficiency, the pursuit of absolute service consistency is often seen as the ultimate goal. But what is gained and what is lost when service offerings are entirely predictable? Does aiming for uniformity stifle necessary adaptation and human connection? Join us for an intimate discussion exploring the often overlooked trade-offs of **service consistency**. We'll dive into when consistency builds “trust and reliability”, and when it becomes “a barrier to designing flexible, empathetic, and truly customer-centric experiences”. **#ServiceDesign #ServiceConsistency #ServiceManagement** **What’s a Service Design DC salon?** Our salons are an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow designers, engage in meaningful conversations, and gain fresh perspectives on the evolving landscape of our field. Space is limited to ensure an intimate atmosphere and encourage deeper conversations. Whether you have been to a past salon or will be a first timer, we’d be happy to have you join this group discussion of service design practitioners and enthusiasts in the Washington D.C. area! **Evening Agenda** * 6:00 P.M. - Doors Open / Socializing \* * 6:30 P.M. - Salon begins * 8:00 P.M. - Salon Wraps up \*We will provide light refreshments, including food and drinks, during the salon. **Note about RSVPs:** * Due to the limited number of available spots, we kindly request that you update your RSVP if you are unable to attend so others may have the opportunity to join. Thank you for your understanding. *** Many thanks to our host and sponsor, **Technical Assent!** *At Technical Assent, we believe that government can be a platform for service innovation where services can be designed to be more relevant to customers, more reliable, and delivered at a lower cost.* *Our company exists to build high-performing government service organizations — government-to-citizens (G2C), government-to-government (G2G), and shared services. Our approach is unique in that we improve service performance from the bottom-up, starting with customer experience. We use that insight to design and modify the talent, tools, and technology that deliver government services to each customer. Technical Assent is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business appraised at CMMI-SVC Level 3.*

Attendance is $35 (cash, credit/debit card, or ApplePay - paid at the door), which includes water/soda/coffee, bread, choice of a plated lunch entrée, and a dessert assortment. Parking is also validated in the Reston Station garages (3 hours of validation). Join one of Northern Virginia's most successful business networking groups (part of BNI). Open to the public and is typically attended by business owners, business developers, and entrepreneurs. Meetings are typically attended by 30-40 members and guests. \*\*\*PLEASE RSVP here: [REGISTER HERE](https://square.link/u/0WvC6Eir) \*\*\*If you do not register on the BNI website, there may not be a seat available for you.

**Meet Warren Cross, Jr., University of Richmond Alumnus** Warren founded Cross Services Group, Inc. in 1989. He serves as the President & CEO of the company. A classic serial entrepreneur, Warren loves the challenge of starting or acquiring businesses that have complimentary features and then leveraging his extensive customer data base to promote his services. Warren owns businesses in the following areas: Car Cleaning, Residential House Cleaning, Window Cleaning, Power Washing and Gutter Cleaning, Landscaping, Irrigation, Commercial Cleaning and Carpentry/Painting. In 2007, Warren developed Cross Courts Squash and Fitness Center. Cross Courts now boasts one of the most active Junior Programs in the country with over 175 juniors. Cross Courts also has a very active adult program. The Club has (4) International Squash Courts, (4) Squash Professionals, Fitness facilities, Yoga/Stretch Studio, Lounge area and well appointed Locker Rooms. Besides his service businesses, Warren is the owner of (8) commercial buildings, totaling approximately 150,000 square feet, in various Natick Business Parks, Natick Center and Needham Center. He also owns a two-family investment property in Watertown. Warren graduated from Belmont Hill School, University of Richmond, and received his Executive MBA from Northeastern University. Warren lives in South Natick with his wife, and they have three children. He and his wife also have three beautiful granddaughters and one grandson. Warren is a Trustee at Tenacre Country Day School, where he is the Treasurer and Chairs the Finance Committee, a Trustee at Belmont Hill School, where he sits on the Facility Committee and Audit Committee, and a Trustee at Babson College, where he is Co-Vice Chair of The Board and is Chair of the Facilities Committee. He is on the Board of Advisors at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Warren is a former Trustee at Dana Hall School and at Lynchburg College in Virginia. Warren enjoys spending time with his family, reading and working out. He also loves spending time at his homes in Jackson, NH and Osterville, MA. **The Discussion.** This series of hybrid events is perfect for budding entrepreneurs, experienced executive mentors cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, early-stage investors, and students exploring innovative product design. At each session, business founders serve as guest speakers share about their career, their firm's business model, as well as the successes and challenges in the product development process. Participants learn from the speakers’ experiences, discuss valuable insights, and connect with other entrepreneurs, students, faculty, and investors. **Logistics.** A light lunch is served, as entrepreneurs connect with one another, learn from peers, and contribute to the conversation: * Friday, February 13, 2026 * 11:30am EST - Coffee & Connection * 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST - Presentation & Discussion No pre-registration is required. Join us: Robins School of Business 102 UR Drive, iLab Room 123 University of Richmond, VA 23173 **Parking.** Free parking is available in the U5 and U6 lots immediately adjacent to the Robins School. Please enter the main foyer, turn to the left and proceed to room 123 (EY Innovation Lab) on the ground floor. Please note that visitors have a two-hour parking window. Please sign in when you enter the room, providing your license plate number. **On Zoom Webinar:** https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89608419334?pwd=am0F9r85xPfh7aBaxtdUDILYsvNAwJ.1

The next NoVABeerSec event - "Informal Gathering of Security Minds Over Beer'' will be Wednesday, February 25th, 5:30PM til 7ish at Crooked Run Fermentation (22455 Davis Drive, Sterling, VA ). **BONUS** there is a Senor Ramon Taqueria as part of the brewery; so it will be a “Taco Wednesday” for everyone ;) **Venue for February:** Crooked Run Fermentation (https://crookedrunfermentation.com/sterling-virginia-2/) - Crooked Run Fermentation is a Virginia-based producer of contemporary and traditional beers, coolship sours, natural wines, ciders, and seltzers. Started in 2013 in Leesburg, Virginia, Crooked Run has developed a following for creative and nuanced beverages across a variety of styles, from lagers to IPAs, barrel-aged stouts, sours, and beyond beer. In 2017, we opened our main production facility in Sterling, Virginia, and will open a third location in northeast DC in 2022. Opened in 2017, the Sterling location features a bustling taproom, outdoor biergarten, 10 BBL brewhouse, and best of all, TACOS! Senor Ramon Taqueria offers a full menu of tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, and more. Come relax with 12 beers on tap, weekend live music, and some great food! If you're biking, we're right off the W&OD Trail. **Additional Info:** We are an inclusive group, so if we missed anyone please let us know or if you want to bring your significant other/spouse please do. Have a great week and see you later this month! Cheers, Rinaldi Rampen & Mike McCabe of @NoVABeerSec

Laser tag with the GLtech team! Join our discord community: [Join us on discord!](https://discord.gg/kUGh856SZH)

Learn how homeowners and real estate investors are using mid-term furnished rentals to earn higher rental income with fewer turnovers than short-term rentals and more flexibility than traditional long-term leases. This seminar covers how to rent your house to traveling professionals, relocating families, insurance placements, and corporate tenants. We’ll break down pricing strategies, tenant demand, furnishing basics, lease structure, insurance considerations, and local rules you need to know. Whether you’re a homeowner with an extra property, an investor looking for better cash flow, or someone moving away from Airbnb, this session will give you a clear, practical framework to get started. Ideal for homeowners, small investors, and anyone interested in flexible rental income, furnished rentals, or corporate housing strategies. **Guest Speakers** *Jess Young* co-founded Tonlé Stays with Joe Hurm, where they invest in and operate short- and mid-term rental properties. With an operator-first mindset, Jess focuses on turning real estate into efficient, scalable hospitality businesses. *Susan Velasco* is the CEO and Founder of Kyma, a nationwide temporary housing provider that helps families displaced by property damage find quality homes fast. She connects landlords with vetted, insurance-backed tenants—so you get reliable income and less vacancy headache. Based in the Washington DC area, she's excited to meet and collaborate with local property owners, furnished rental operators, and those interested in mid-term rentals.