Social Networking

Ahead of the **[BA & Beyond 2026 Conference](https://ba-beyond.eu/events/2026-convergence/)**, join **[EPAM](https://www.epam.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=epam-branded&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1417497090&gbraid=0AAAAADHa0dIqc9UM3Ar0Z5AOKS3aPATMS&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2MbPBhCSARIsAP3jP9xuBv3KeQvxTsUM2kndebnl1WVakrADaTquJ8S5nshYKXIC_9OSHpMaAsIfEALw_wcB)** and the **International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA)** for an exclusive in‑person pre‑event at EPAM’s Budapest Office. This free evening event brings together local and international business analysis professionals to explore the future of BA, share perspectives, and connect within the community—setting the tone for the conference ahead. **📅 Date:** May 27, 2026 (05:30 PM - 08:00 PM) **📍 Location:** EPAM Budapest Office ([Budapest, Bókay János str. 44-46, 1083](https://www.google.com/maps/place/EPAM+Systems/@47.4857881,19.0756114,18z/data=!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sEPAM+Systems!3m6!1s0x4741dda5d1de2fe1:0x8f6ce1be9b6d027d!8m2!3d47.485117!4d19.0792498!15sCgxFUEFNIFN5c3RlbXMiA4gBAVoOIgxlcGFtIHN5c3RlbXOSARBzb2Z0d2FyZV9jb21wYW55mgFEQ2k5RFFVbFJRVU52WkVOb2RIbGpSamx2VDIwMWJXTnRUbnBSYmxJeFZYcGplVTlYVGxSUk1YQnZZak5hYjFVeFJSQULgAQD6AQQIABAh!16s%2Fg%2F11h4ncs0dt?hl=hu&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D)) **🎟️ Attendance:** Free, in‑person only, but **registration required** on the following **[LINK](https://wearecommunity.io/events/shaping-the-future-of-business-analysis-an-evening-with-epam-and-ba-and-beyond)**

Join us for a fun evening of beer tasting and networking with fellow Budapest ex-pats at our next meetup event! Whether you're new in town or a long-time resident, this is the perfect opportunity to connect. Our event will feature a variety of local and international brews for you to sample and discuss, while enjoying great conversations. Don't miss out on the chance to make new friends and discover new favorite beers at Beer People at Lázár utca 7. Come raise a glass with us at the Ex-Pat & English Language Meetup!

HunBAN Startup Arena is a **monthly event series** by the Hungarian Business Angel Network (HunBAN), created to connect **early-stage founders** with **angel investors** and the **wider startup ecosystem**. Each edition blends **inspiring fireside chats** with **live startup pitches** and **Q&A** from the audience and experienced investors. The event series provides a regular platform for: * **Early-stage startups** to showcase ideas and gain valuable investor insights * **Business angels** and investors to discover the local startup dealflow * **Ecosystem players and students** to engage with Hungary’s dynamic startup scene After the official program, participants are invited to stay for **networking** — continuing the conversation in an informal, inspiring setting. Current Event Details **📅 Date & Time:** 2026\. May 27\. 18:00 \- 22:00 **📍 Venue:** STRT Office, Budapest, Lövőház street 39. 🎟️ **Tickets**: https://www.tixa.hu/startup-arena-may-edition-20260527 **🎤 Fireside chat:** Start it @ K&H: Running a Founder-First Accelerator in Hungary * Guest: Anikó Ivanics - Co-Founder at Start it @ KH * Guest: Paris Nobel - Co-Founder at Start it @ KH * Host: Ádám Brándisz - Community & Operations Manager at HunBAN What does it take to build a startup in Hungary in 2026 - and what does it actually take to become investable? Join Paris Noble and Anikó Ivanics, the team behind the relaunch of Start it @K&H, for an open conversation on building a founder-first accelerator, preparing startups for investment, and navigating the realities of the Hungarian startup ecosystem today. Drawing from years of experience across the Swiss and CEE innovation ecosystems, corporate-startup collaboration, and early-stage acceleration, the discussion will explore what founders truly need beyond funding - from community and strategic support to international visibility and long-term resilience. **🚀 Founders pitching their investment case:** * 🦷 An AI-powered SaaS rebuilding an entire healthcare vertical. One platform replacing 8+ legacy tools clinics still juggle every day. Less admin, more patients, a fraction of the price. * ⚡ A deep-tech spinoff turning a power electronics lab into a desktop tool. Cutting testing costs from €100/hour to under €10, and shaving 30% off automotive and aerospace dev cycles. Paying customers already on board. * 🎨 An AI that finally remembers your brand. Upload once, generate forever — on-brand ads, visuals and packaging for every SMB that can't afford an agency.

**Details / Részletek** The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺 Tudtad, hogy az építőipar digitális transzformációja nem csak szoftverekről, hanem a gondolkodásmódunkról is szól? A **Digital Architecture Meetup** legújabb eseményén a **LEAN módszertan** és a **digitális eszközök metszéspontját járjuk körül.** Ebben a rendhagyó kiadásban három elismert szakértő segítségével nézzük meg, hogyan lehet a pazarlást minimalizálni és a folyamatokat optimalizálni – a tervezőasztaltól egészen a kivitelezésig. **Miért érdemes eljönnöd?** Betekintést nyerhetsz a LEAN gyakorlati alkalmazásába olyan szakemberektől, akik nap mint nap ezen elvek mentén alakítják az iparág jövőjét. Megismerheted a rendszerszintű hatékonyság eszközeit, legyen szó irodai szervezettségről vagy a helyszíni irányítás forradalmasításáról. **Amiről beszélni fogunk:** 🔹 **5S a gyakorlatban:** Hogyan teremtsünk rendet és átláthatóságot a munkafolyamatainkban? 🔹 **Szervezeti Lean:** Hogyan vezethető be a módszertan a core tevékenységek szintjén egy modern szervezetnél? 🔹 **Last Planner System:** Felejtsd el a kaotikus ütemterveket – ismerd meg a kivitelezés irányításának egy sokkal hatékonyabb módját! **🎙️ Előadóink:** * **Hittner Márton** – LEAN szakértő/délkelet-európai régió, STRABAG (5S) * **Pap Réka** – LEAN szakértő (Szervezeti és core folyamatok) * **Tarnai Csaba** – LEAN szakértő (Last Planner System) ✔ Jelezz vissza (RSVP), hogy biztosítsd a helyed! **🏢 Helyszín** Puzl CowOrKing Budapest 1036 Budapest, Lajos u. 126-130. **📋 Agenda** 18:00 - Kapunyitás 18:30 - Intro & **Szakmai előadások:** Békési Imre, Pap Réka és Tarnai Csaba prezentációi 19:45 - 🎈 **Social Time:** Kötetlen szakmai eszmecsere, falatozás és networking. \-\-\- ☎️ **Ha plusz infóra van szükséged, hívj minket** Szalai Dóra +36 20 314 0421 Gaschitz Ágnes +36 20 2122427 \-\-\- **💬 Prezentációk utáni kötetlen beszélgetés** Az előadások csak a kezdet! Maradj velünk egy laza, kötetlen beszélgetésre (és falatozgatásra 🥗🥐). \-\-\- **Szeretnénk kifejezni őszinte köszönetünket a KÉSZ Group, Market Építő Zrt. és Strabag nagylelkű támogatásért.** ☝️ **RSVP** Kérjük, használd az RSVP-t (Visszajelzés a Meetup-oldalon, hogy jössz-e)! Ha valamilyen okból mégsem tudsz eljönni, kérünk, frissítsd a visszajelzést, hogy helyet szabadíts fel valaki más számára. **📸 Fényképek, videók** Készíts te is fényképeket és töltsd fel ide a meetup.com rendezvény oldalára. Örökítsük meg együtt eseményeinket! **💡 Neked is van egy Meetup témád?** Rendezvényeinket a te hozzájárulásoddal folyamatosan szeretnénk javítani. Ha van egy témád, vagy szeretnéd, ha céged szponzorálna egy rendezvényt, esetleg szeretnél segíteni a szervezésben, jelezd nekünk. **Előadónak jelentkezem: [https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8](https://forms.gle/dfo7J1E9Yn7cFxEj8)** **Máshogyan akarok beszállni: [https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79](https://forms.gle/eHKSgBCS8fdmFxD79)** \-\-\- The language of the event is Hungarian 🇭🇺

**sip & journal 〜 *reflect*** (**May 27th**\, Wedneday 18:30 \| **Location:** Művház Kávézó) *Welcome to the* **unplugged club Budapest ✨** This evening we'll be journaling about **7 questions that will define your next 10 years**. You’ll have quiet, uninterrupted time to write and reflect. Afterwards, there will be space to share insights or reflections - completely optional. You can simply listen as well. **〜 What to expect** All you need to bring: ◦ A journal or notebook - no laptops, please ✎ A pen ☻ An open mind **〜 Schedule** 18:30 – Welcome, short introduction & journaling prompts 19:00 – 20:00 – Solo journaling time 20:00 – 21:00 – Optional sharing & informal conversation **〜 Notes** \- The event is free\, but please buy a beverage to support the venue\. \- We'll be sitting outside to enjoy the nice weather\. \- Come alone or bring a friend\. \- Please confirm your attendance on Meetup to save your spot\. We’re keeping the event small \- max 15 people\. **☻ Let's unplug for a few hours and turn inwards ☻**

🇬🇧 May isn’t just about Knowledge — it’s also time for another Hungarian ServiceNow Meetup! This time, we’ll gather at a brand-new venue hosted by our sponsor Accenture for an evening of talks, demos, and great conversations around all things ServiceNow. **Meetup Agenda:** * **5:00 PM - Check-In & Networking** Please arrive on time to allow us to check everyone in smoothly. Once checked in, take the opportunity to start connecting with fellow attendees and enjoy some casual networking before the event begins. * **5:30 PM - Welcome & Opening Remarks** We’ll kick off the meetup with a brief introduction, outlining the evening’s schedule and what you can expect. * **5:30-7:30 PM - Featured Presentations:** * Fluent & AI - *A working app in hours with Now SDK and Claude Code* by Gabor Bese and Antal Pettermann * User-experience journey with AI evolution by Csilla Hajszter * Declarative Actions in Australia by Bulcsu Boros * **7:30 PM - Open Networking** After the presentation, stay for open networking. This is your chance to connect with other attendees, discuss ideas, and build professional relationships. * **8:45 PM - Event Close** The meetup officially concludes at 8:45 PM Drinks and snacks will be provided. Due to venue regulations, we will unfortunately **not be able** to serve alcoholic beverages at the event, so please **do not bring** alcohol to the venue either. See you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🇭🇺 Csatlakozzatok 2026 második magyar ServiceNow Meetupjához! Május nemcsak a Knowledge-ról szól, hanem egy újabb közös ServiceNow estéről is. Ezúttal egy új helyszínen várunk benneteket támogatónknak, az Accenture-nek köszönhetően, ahol előadásokkal, demókkal és kötetlen szakmai beszélgetésekkel készülünk mindenről, ami ServiceNow. A részletes program még alakul, de a megszokott témákra most is számíthattok: technikai deep dive-ok, platformújdonságok és beszélgetések arról, mi történik éppen a ServiceNow világában. Legyen szó fejlesztésről, üzemeltetésről vagy akár az első lépésekről a platformon, mindenki találhat majd érdekes témát az este során. Italokkal és harapnivalókkal készülünk. Témák: * Fluent & AI – működő alkalmazás órák alatt a Now SDK és a Claude Code segítségével - Bese Gábor és Pettermann Antal * Felhasználói élmény fejlődése az AI evolúcióján keresztül - Hajszter Csilla * Declarative Action-ök az Australia verzióban - Boros Bulcsú A helyszín szabályai miatt alkoholos italokat most **nem tudunk biztosítani**, ezért kérünk benneteket, hogy **alkoholt** **se hozzatok** magatokkal. Találkozunk ott!

We’re back with the third edition of the Budapest Databricks Meetup, a gathering for Databricks users, data engineers, analytics professionals, AI practitioners, and everyone interested in modern data platforms. This time, we’ll explore how **metadata** is becoming a key driver of **enterprise AI**, how **lineage** can help teams better understand KPI changes across BI environments, and how Databricks engineers can better navigate and integrate with the **SAP ecosystem**. 📍 **Location:** Agora Park, Hub 3, 4th floor (Árbóc utca 1–3, 1133 Budapest) 📅 **Date:** May 27\, 2026 \| 18:00–20:30 \(detailed agenda below\) 🤝 **Organizer:** Abylon Consulting 🍕 **Catering:** Pizza, snacks & beer **Beyond the Data: How Metadata is Reshaping Enterprise AI with Databricks** 🔹 Miguel Angel de Luna Gomez – Practice Lead EMEA, Databricks Enterprise data has always been at the heart of understanding how businesses really work. But things are changing. Today, it’s not just about the data itself, but also the metadata around it — and that shift is opening the door to a whole new generation of AI capabilities. In this session, Miguel will explore how organizations can accelerate their AI journey by combining Databricks with existing enterprise data landscapes. He’ll also introduce emerging patterns in enterprise AI, including how users can interact with enterprise data using natural language and what these capabilities look like in practice. **Why Did the KPI Change? End-to-End Lineage from Databricks to Power BI** 🔹 Edina Vedelek & Olivér Vetési – Abylon Consulting A practical look at how to cut through dashboard confusion by connecting backend SQL dependencies with Power BI reporting layers. Crossing the bridge between the two, thanks to Databrick AI (agent) and some Power BI tricks. This session will explore how metadata-driven lineage helps teams: ➡️ Assess downstream impact faster ➡️ Reduce dependency chaos between engineering and reporting teams ➡️ Move from guesswork to clear answers ➡️ Replicable automated information retrieval **SAP Data Meets Databricks: A Data Engineer’s Perspective** 🔹 Gábor Takács – Abylon Consulting In this session, we’ll explore how to work with SAP data from a Databricks data engineer’s perspective. We’ll cover common integration patterns, typical challenges, and practical ways to extract and make SAP data usable in a modern data platform. 🗓️ **Agenda** 17:30–18:00 — Arrival & Registration 18:00–18:30 — SAP Data Landscape from a Databricks Engineer’s Perspective 18:30–19:00 — Beyond the Data: How Metadata is Reshaping Enterprise AI with Databricks 19:00–19:30 — Why Did the KPI Change? End-to-End Lineage from Databricks to Power BI 19:30–20:30 — Networking *\* Please note that photo and video content may be recorded during the event for use on our social media channels. By participating, you acknowledge and accept that you may appear in this content. If you prefer not to be included, please inform the organizers at the venue.*

*Most online networking feels like a muted webinar. Most digital hangouts feel like chaotic small talk. We are here to do the opposite!* 🎟️ REGISTRATION To protect the intimacy and quality of our circle, seats are strictly limited. **STEP 1:** RSVP on MeetUp **STEP 2:** [Get your ticket](https://luma.com/vw9wrj9o) 💜 ABOUT US ​The **Women’s Coffee Network** is an international female community for local and expat professionals, offering a non-traditional experience where you don't have to fight for your voice, perfect an elevator pitch, or navigate a room of strangers alone. ​Working with the precision of a designer and the empathy of a coach, we’ve built this soft sanctuary where we skip the superficial small talk and the rigid structures to build genuine, meaningful relationships through shared wisdom and collective growth. 🎀 WHO IS THIS FOR? ☕︎ It's a **female-only community** because we have our unique way to express ourselves, struggles in the business world, and jokes only other women can understand. ☕︎ If the idea of a meetup with 50 people makes you want to stay home, this circle is for you! We gather in **small, intimate groups** — to meet enough new people to have a deep conversation, but not so many that you feel anxious or overwhelmed. ☕︎ Whether you are leading a corporation, building a creative empire, or navigating the quiet uncertainty of a career transition, you have a seat at our table. The **diversity of professional backgrounds** makes our circle special with shared wisdom. ☕︎ Our **soft-flow dialogue** ensures that no bravery is required to be heard. You don’t have to be the loudest in the room to be the most impactful. Here, your silence is respected, and your voice is gently invited. WHAT TO EXPECT? * A **guided start** where every woman is seen and heard. You introduce yourself saying whatever you feel like sharing in a way that is comfortable to you. * We use our **custom-designed materials** to move past titles and discover the humans behind the roles. * A **verified circle** of women where you can be professionally ambitious and personally vulnerable at the same time. * Leave with **full batteries**, meaningful new professional bridges, and the support of women who truly *get it*. **STEP 1:** RSVP on MeetUp **STEP 2:** [Get your ticket](https://luma.com/vw9wrj9o) If you feel called to create real connection in Barcelona within a female-only community, we can’t wait to welcome you. 💜 Stay in the loop, stay connected! 👇 [Events ](https://luma.com/WomensCoffeeNetworkBARCELONA)\| ​[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/17220029/)\| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/womenscoffeenetwork)

Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CrJ7hXrYgckCM0f1D4kRUZ)] Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space. Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.

A terület egyszerre szól elektronikáról, rádiófrekvenciás technikáról, antennákról, analóg és digitális kommunikációról és kísérletezésről – ezért sok ponton kapcsolódik az etikus hackelés világához is. Az előadásban szó lesz a vezeték nélküli kommunikáció alapjairól: modulációkról, protokollokról, digitális módokról, elérhető ingyenes szoftverekről, valamint arról, hogyan is vágjunk bele a rádiózásba és egy RF szignál azonosításába. Mindezt olcsón beszerezhető eszközök használatával. Az előadás végére remélhetőleg felismerésre kerül, hogy a rádiózás etikus hacker szemmel kiváló terep RF-biztonsági kutatásokhoz, SDR-es elemzésekhez és legális, kontrollált kísérletezéshez. Az előadásra hozunk egy csomó RF-fel működő kütyüt, ha van otthon elfekvőben régi kocsikulcs, távnyitó, elemes távirányítható játék, Flipper Zero vagy hasonló, hozd el és nézzük meg, mit tudunk kezdeni velük.

Következő meetuponkon az Arrow lát minket vendégül. Agenda: 17:30 - 18:00 Regisztráció 18:00 Köszöntő: HUPPUG és Arrow Session 1: M365 Copilot & Copilot Cowork - Tóth Máté (Microsoft MVP) Session 2: How to move from Power Automate & AI Builder to Copilot Studio? - Dénes Halász 19:00 - 20:00 Networking Ahogy eddig megszokhattátok, az esemény nem lesz közvetítve, illetve felvéve. A helyek limitáltak, így megkérnénk Titeket, ha nem tudnátok jönni, akkor szabadítsátok fel a helyeteket. A helyszínt és a cateringet az Arrow biztosítja! A helyek befoglalása megjelenés nélkül befolyásolhatja a következő eseményeinken való részvétel lehetőségét. 🇺🇸 At our next meetup, our host will be hosted by Arrow. Agenda 17:30 – 18:00 Registration 18:00 Welcome: HUPPUG and Arrow Session 1: M365 Copilot & Copilot Cowork - Tóth Máté (Microsoft MVP) Session 2: How to move from Power Automate & AI Builder to Copilot Studio? - Dénes Halász 19:00 - 20:00 Networking As you’ve come to expect, the event will not be streamed or recorded. Since the number of seats is limited, we kindly ask that if you cannot attend, please free up your spot. The venue and catering are provided by Arrow. Please note that reserving a seat and not attending may affect your ability to participate in our future events.

**Felhő európai szabályok szerint: AWS Sovereign Cloud** / **Cloud on European Terms: AWS Sovereign Cloud** 🇬🇧 English version below 👇 *** **Adat. Szabályozás. Kontroll.** Három kulcsszó, amelyek ma már nem csak technológiai kérdések — hanem üzleti döntések, versenyelőnyök és kockázatok forrásai. Hol vannak valójában az adataid? Ki gyakorol felettük kontrollt? És mennyire vagy felkészülve a folyamatosan szigorodó európai szabályozási környezetre? Csatlakozz az **AWS User Group Budapest** vezetői fókuszú, exkluzív meetupjára, ahol bemutatjuk az **AWS European Sovereign Cloud** koncepcióját és valódi jelentőségét. Megmutatjuk, hogyan teremthet egyensúlyt a felhő skálázhatósága, az adat-szuverenitás és a működési autonómia között —üzleti, nem technológiai szemszögből. Ez az esemény azoknak a döntéshozóknak szól, akik nem csak reagálni akarnak a szabályozásra, hanem stratégiai előnyt kovácsolnának belőle! Keynote előadónk **Markus Ostertag**, az európai felhőszabályozás és digitális szuverenitás egyik legismertebb szakértője. Mellette felhőbiztonsági, jogi és architektúra‑szakértőkből álló kerekasztal beszélgetés keretében járjuk körül , hogy milyen valós üzleti és működési következményekkel jár az európai szabályozás alá tartozó vállalatok számára az AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Az este zárásaként Dr. Pejó Balázs veszi át a szót, és tömör előadásában bemutatja, milyen modern technológiák segíthetnek abban, hogy a vállalatok érzékeny adatokat használjanak elemzéshez vagy mesterséges intelligenciához úgy, hogy közben csökkentik az adatszivárgás és az egyének visszaazonosításának kockázatát. 🙏 **Az eseményt az msg Plaut Hungary szponzorálja.** *** 🗓️ **Program** **16:30 – 17:00 \| Érkezés és regisztráció** **17:00 – 17:05 \| Megnyitó** Balassy Mihály – AWS User Group Budapest, Bartha Levente / Korcyl Réka – msg Plaut Hungary **17:05 – 17:50 \| Keynote: AWS European Sovereign Cloud: What It Is\, How It Works\, and Why It Matters** *(angol nyelven)* **Markus Ostertag** – AWS Hero, Cloud Architect & European Sovereign Cloud Expert Hogyan tartható egyensúlyban az innováció, a kontroll és a megfelelőség a felhőben? **Markus Ostertag**, az **AWS European Sovereign Cloud** elismert európai szakértője rövid, lényegre törő előadásban mutatja be, mit jelent a digitális szuverenitás a vezetői döntések, a szervezeti működés és a modern felhőstratégia szempontjából. Gyakorlati nézőpont ad, stratégiai fókusszal **vezetőknek**, **akik** **előre gondolkodnak**. **17:50 – 18:05 \| Szünet ☕** **18:05 – 18:50 \| Kerekasztal\-beszélgetés: Adatvédelem a felhőben — mit hoz az AWS European Sovereign Cloud?** *Moderátor: Bartha Levente – Ügyvezető @ msg Plaut Hungary* * **dr. Rácsai Tünde** – Jogász, adatvédelmi szakértő @ Business Portfolio Kft. * **Boross Ádám** – Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS * **Kulcs Viktor** – Cloud Security Architect @ TC2 * **Balázs István** – Cyber Security Defense Evangelist @ IBALAZS **18:50 – 18:55 \| Rövid szünet** **18:55 – 19:15 \| Privacy Enhancing Technologies** **Dr. Pejó Balázs** – Assistant Professor @ CrySyS Lab Az előadás közérthetően mutatja be, milyen modern technológiák segíthetnek abban, hogy a vállalatok érzékeny adatokat használjanak elemzéshez vagy mesterséges intelligenciához úgy, hogy közben csökkentik az adatszivárgás és az egyének visszaazonosításának kockázatát. **19:15 – 19:20 \| Zárszó** **19:20 – 20:30 \| Networking 🤝** Folytasd a szakmai párbeszédet és építs kapcsolatokat. 🌐 **Nyelvi megjegyzés:** A keynote előadás angol nyelven hangzik el. A kerekasztal-beszélgetés és a többi előadás magyarul zajlik. Találkozunk május 28-án! ✨☁️🇪🇺 **🇬🇧 ENGLISH** Data residency. Regulatory compliance. Operational autonomy. These are no longer just IT concerns — they're boardroom conversations. Join us for a special executive-focused AWS User Group Budapest meetup, where we go deep on the **AWS European Sovereign Cloud**: what it means for your organization, your data strategy, and your compliance posture. We're honored to welcome **Markus Ostertag**, one of Europe's foremost voices on AWS and digital sovereignty, as our keynote speaker. Alongside him, a hand-picked panel of cloud security, legal, and architecture experts will tackle the real-world implications for enterprises operating under European regulation. As the closing session of the evening, Dr. Balázs Pejó will take the stage with a concise presentation on how modern technologies can help companies use sensitive data for analytics or artificial intelligence while reducing the risk of data leakage and individual re-identification. 🌍 **English-speaking attendees are warmly welcome!** The keynote will be delivered in English, and our panelists are happy to engage in English during the roundtable and networking. 🙏 **This event is sponsored by msg Plaut Hungary.** *** 🗓️ **Agenda** **16:30 – 17:00 \| Registration & Networking** **17:00 – 17:05 \| Opening Remarks** Mihály Balassy – AWS User Group Budapest, Levente Bartha / Réka Korcyl – msg Plaut Hungary **17:05 – 17:50 \| Keynote: AWS European Sovereign Cloud: What It Is\, How It Works\, and Why It Matters** *(in English)* **Markus Ostertag** – AWS Hero, Cloud Architect & European Sovereign Cloud Expert Balancing innovation, control, and compliance is one of the hardest challenges in the cloud today. As one of Europe's leading voices on AWS European Sovereign Cloud — having delivered numerous talks on the topic and working closely with AWS — Markus brings deep expertise to this session. We go deep on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud: how it addresses the multiple dimensions of digital sovereignty, what changes for builders and organizations, and where it fits in a modern cloud strategy. **17:50 – 18:05 \| Break ☕** **18:05 – 18:50 \| Roundtable: Data Protection in the Cloud — What Does AWS European Sovereign Cloud Bring?** *Moderated by Levente Bartha – CEO @ msg Plaut Hungary* * **dr. Rácsai Tünde** – Lawyer, Data Protection @ Business Portfolio Kft. * **Boross Ádám** – Senior Solutions Architect @ AWS * **Kulcs Viktor** – Cloud Security Architect @ TC2 * **Balázs István** – Cyber Security Defense Evangelist @ IBALAZS **18:50 – 18:55 \| Short Break** **18:55 – 19:15 \| Privacy Enhancing Technologies** **Dr. Pejó Balázs** – Assistant Professor @ CrySyS Lab The presentation clearly explains how modern technologies can help companies use sensitive data for analytics or artificial intelligence while reducing the risk of data breaches and the identification of individuals. **19:15 – 19:20 \| Closing Remarks** **19:20 – 20:30 \| Networking 🤝** Continue the conversation and connect with peers. 🌐 **Language note:** The keynote will be in English. The roundtable and other talks will be in Hungarian,with speakers happy to answer questions in English. We look forward to seeing you! ✨☁️🇪🇺

**〜 unplugged sunday hike in Nagykovácsi 🌿✨** a morning in nature, not too far from the city 〜 we’ll head into the hills near Nagykovácsi for fresh air and good company ☻ 🕘 **when** Sunday, May 31st 9:00 → 15:00 **📍 meeting point** Széll Kálmán tér fountain ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/sEkyBE9jueH7c7n86](https://maps.app.goo.gl/sEkyBE9jueH7c7n86)) Between 8:55 and 9:05. **Don't be late, or you'll miss the tram.** **🥾 the hike** \~11 km \~460 m elevation. We'll walk up to Nagy-Szénás hill. Moderate pace, around 4 hours. We'll wait for everyone. Route map: [https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-17791795399zj2](https://turistautak.openstreetmap.hu/mentettutv-17791795399zj2) We'll visit Jegenye-völgy, Zsíros-hegy, Nagy-Szénás. **🚊 transportation** We'll take tram 56A to Hűvösvölgy, then bus 164B to Kökörcsin utca, arriving at 9:44. There are parking spots nearby. We hike until Nagykovácsi, Tisza István tér bus stop. From there, bus 63 (planned at 14:09) will take us back to Hűvösvölgy. **Budapest Passes are not valid on this section. Everyone should bring 1 BKK Single Ticket, a Pest County Pass (you can buy on the MÁV app), or equivalent.** The tram from Hűvösvölgy arrives back to Széll Kálmán tér at 14:54. **🎒 bring** – Valid BKK tickets or passes, as a Budapest Pass alone is not sufficient – At least 1L water, snacks if you'd like – Comfortable clothes & walking shoes for nature – Sun protection (hat, sunscreen) **👥 group size** Max. 20 people If you can't join, cancel by Saturday, so others can get a spot.

**The 2026 elections are over.** The dust is settling. And 2027’s new "EU Inc." company model is staring us down. When big structural changes happen, it is completely normal to put them on the back burner. You have a business to run. But the upcoming shifts in Hungary and the EU might actually change how you operate. We are heading to KLUSTER to figure out exactly how this affects us, without the panic or the guesswork. We are splitting the night in two. First, Bence Gajdácsi (CEO of Gajdácsi Flakon Kft.) tackles the macro reality of Hungary's post-election landscape and the new EU Inc. He will break down what these legal shifts mean for your business structure so you can adapt before the rest of the market even catches on. Second, Nándor Fehér (Content Marketing Specialist) reveals the steps of building a predictable client acquisition machine with no technical skills. Even if you genuinely hate marketing, you will leave knowing how to spot the psychological hooks others and your competitors use. **The Agenda & What You'll Learn** * **17:45:** Arrive, grab a drink, and connect. * **18:10 – 18:15:** Event Kickoff. * **18:15 – 18:35: Hungary's shift & a new EU structure** * Bence breaks down two major shifts: Hungary’s new reality under a new government, and an early peek at the 2027 EU Inc. This new European company structure aims to cut bureaucracy and accelerate cross-border growth. You get an honest look at how to position your business for both. * **18:35 – 18:55: Automating Client Acquisition** * Imagine a vending machine that turns a €1 coin into a €2 coin. How many times would you use it? Nándor will show you how to build that exact machine. In marketing and sales, this is called a 'funnel', a simple sequence of steps that naturally guides a complete stranger to buying your offer. You will learn to spot competitor patterns and walk away with a clear idea of which exact system actually makes sense for your own business. * **18:55 – 20:00:** Genuine networking & conversations with quality food and drinks. * **20:00 onwards:** We head to a nearby bar as usual. **Location** We'll be hosting at the fantastic **KLUSTER Coworking** space. **Who Is This For?** This series of presentations is for freelancers, founders, and open-minded people in Budapest. As you might know, the presentations are really just an excuse to get us all in the same room. Join real conversations with a real community of curious people who are navigating the exact same challenges you are. **The Legal Bit** As usual, we’ll be taking photos and videos throughout the night. By showing up, you consent to being in them. Thanks for reading, see you on the 29th (of May)! Bence & Nándi

Dodgeball is back again! If you’ve been wanting to come out, this is an easy one to join. We’ll be playing for about 1.5 to 2 hours, you do not need to bring any equipment, and no experience is needed. We use a specific set of rules and equipment to make the games run better and keep them fun for everybody, not just people who already know how to play. If it rains, the event will be canceled.

**PLEASE BUY TICKETS THROUGH EVENTBRITE. RSVP THROUGH MEETUP IS NOT A TICKET PURCHASE CONFIRMATION.** Strive welcomes you to 'General Business Networking', Columbus' hottest networking event! We are set in the perfect central location in Downtown for all to join. Are you interested in business? Want to elevate your career? Meet Consultants, Analysts of all types, Bankers, Software Engineers, Entrepreneurs, and more who are active in the space or are eager to get started. **\*\*This will be a multi-vertical event\*\*** **There will be professionals with backgrounds in the arts, finance, tech, real estate, healthcare, and more. Come with an open mind, and leave with connections that wouldn't be possible otherwise!** Pack some business cards and come with an open mind! Meet your future business partners, employers, coworkers, investors, and friends. You don't want to miss this opportunity to expand your network and create a brighter future. We will have a space for our event to check-in. The event will go from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (feel free to come at any point in this timeframe). Name tags will be provided. Business casual dress code. Job fair attire. **Remember, it's not who you know, it's who you meet tomorrow!** We look forward to meeting you at the event! Sincerely, Strive Networking Team *Refund requests are permitted up to 24 hours after purchase, so long as we are not within 48 hours before the event start time. Refunds will be made in full and repaid to your method of payment. Note that we are unable to reimburse PayPal fees.* *Disclaimer: By attending Strive Networking events you agree to photos/videos taken during the event being used to promote future events.*

Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now. Most owners leave networking events with a stack of business cards and no plan. The best leads quietly slip through the cracks. Networking Night is a monthly meetup for Columbus business owners who want to build real local relationships, not just trade contact info. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no awkward speed-networking. **This month** We are focused on referral relationships. Walk in with a clear idea of who refers people like you. Walk out having met a few owners whose work fits next to yours. **What to expect** Doors open at 6 PM. You get real conversation with other local owners, time to actually connect, and a short marketing lesson woven in. The room is reserved through 7:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants to grow through relationships, not just paid ads. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Last Thursday of every month * 6:00 to 7:30 PM * COhatch Easton * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing, including tracking the referral relationships built in rooms like this one. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)

Monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners. One specific topic, one to three actions you can run this week. You can be the best at what you do and still be invisible. If local buyers cannot find you, the phone does not ring. Marketing Monday Lunch + Learn is a monthly working lunch for Columbus business owners focused on building relationships, local networking, and local marketing. Every kind of local business welcome. No pitch round, no pressure, no upsell. **This month** Most local businesses pick one or two places to be visible and call it good. The result is inconsistent calls and a feeling that marketing is not working. We will walk through the three places every local business needs to show up, plus the fourth place most owners ignore that quietly produces the warmest leads. **What to expect** Doors open at noon. Order lunch and drinks at the cafe counter or bring your own. You get real conversation with other local owners and a focused marketing lesson. You leave knowing people and with one to three actions to run that week. The room is reserved through 1:30 PM. **Who this is for** Any local business owner who wants clearer marketing direction and real local relationships. Service businesses, retail, home services, professional services, online owners building local presence, anyone serious about being part of the Columbus business community. **Not the right fit if** You are here to pitch the room or recruit for an MLM. **Details** * Second Monday of every month * 12:00 to 1:30 PM * Good Cafe Easton, 4400 Easton Commons, Ste 150, Columbus, OH 43219 * Order lunch and drinks at the counter when you arrive * Free to attend, RSVP required, space is limited **About the host** Rita Suzanne is a local marketing strategist and the founder of Local Marketing Method. She runs Visibility is Profitability, the membership where local business owners build the system that keeps their phone ringing. Learn more at learnlocalmarketing.com. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1989964540509?aff=oddtdtcreator)