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**Same stuff, always fun! 😎 🏓** ℹ️ **General info:** Bats (rackets) & balls are provided by the venue (are included in the price). The ping-pong tables have an hourly cost of 8€/hour, per table. Usually we pay 5-6€/person for the whole 1.5 hours. PLEASE, bring some cash on you, unless you have Revolut or IRIS (nope, a 50€ euro bill does not count). 🚗 🚌 **Location**: The venue cannot be reached by metro, so you have to either take a bus or **carpool** with any attending member that will arrive via car. ℹ️ Bus options should be fairly good, since the venue is next to a big amusement park & a mall. ℹ️ Personally, I'll always be coming via car, so I'll have 4 available spots in my car. I can pick you from: * **Egaleo** metro station, blue line, * **Sepolia** metro station, red line, * **Pallini** metro/train station ❗️ If you plan to attend via car and are willing to carpool people, please let me/us know in a PM or event discussion! ❗️ People getting carpooled should be in the agreed location **5 minutes earlier**, so that the driver is not made to wait! No excuses, just be on time (or else people won't offer to carpool any more in the future 😑)! OPTIONAL: Afterwards, we sometimes go at a nearby gyros/fast food restaurant something to eat. ⚡️ Feel free to follow the group [on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/athenssportsfunactivities/)! ⚡️

ATHENS NOMAD FEST and ATHENS FUN & CONNECTION present : CO-WORKING WEDNESDAY, a weekly co-working event for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers! Keeping the ATHENS NOMAD FEST spirit alive every week 🚀 if you want to go far, work alone, if you want to succeed, work together!👊🏼 let's gather every Wednesday together from 10am to 2pm (or later) to connect, collaborate and keep building Athens Nomad community together! Every Wednesday a different place. Check meetup for the updated location 🙏 Ask the staff to find us or send me a message on Whatsapp: +32486805343 Looking forward to working with you Michaël & Christina

Welcome back to the **dbt meetup Athens**--our second event and first for 2026. We’re excited to kick off the year with another community gathering, hosted once again at the **Kaizen Campus**. After our first meetup, where the organizers introduced themselves and shared how dbt is used across their companies, we’re switching perspectives. This time, we’re thrilled to welcome **Cormac Buckley (Senior Customer Solutions Architect)** and **Peter Jehl (Solution Architect)** from **dbt Labs** for a session we’ve been eagerly anticipating ourselves. Cormac and Peter will dive into **MCP Servers with dbt** and the **dbt Fusion engine**—but that’s not where it ends. The second half of the event will be a live **Ask Me Anything** session, giving the Greek dbt community a rare chance to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and get insights directly from the experts. Come for the talks, stay for the community. We’re looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new ones, and continuing to grow the dbt community in Athens. 👀 See you there! *** dbt Meetups are networking events open to all folks working with data! Talks predominantly focus on community members' experience with dbt, however, you'll catch presentations on broader topics such as analytics engineering, data stacks, data ops, modeling, testing, and team structures. 🤝**Organizers**: Antonakis T., Kontogeorgos G., Alevizopoulou S., Nikolaou S., Lazaridis Y. 🏠**Venue Host**: [Kaizen Campus](https://maps.app.goo.gl/KxhKGkJimnUDeYAN8) 🍕**Catering**: Pizzas and soft drinks, YAY! **📝Agenda** * 18:30 \- 19:00 \| Check in to Kaizen Auditorium * 19:05 \- 19:30 \| Cormac Buckley \- *MCP Servers* * 19:35 \- 20:00 \| Peter Jehl \- *dbt Fusion Engine* * 20:05 \- 20:45 \| dbt labs \- *Ask Me Anything* * 20:45 \- 21:35 \| Networking & Catering **To attend, please read the Health and Safety Policy and Terms of Participation: [https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy](https://www.getdbt.com/legal/health-and-safety-policy)** ➡️ Join the dbt Slack community: https://www.getdbt.com/community/ Since 2016, dbt Labs has been on a mission to help data practitioners create and disseminate organizational knowledge. dbt is the standard for AI-ready structured data. Powered by the dbt Fusion engine, it unlocks the performance, context, and trust that organizations need to scale analytics in the era of AI. Globally, more than 60,000 data teams use dbt, including those at Siemens, Roche and Condé Nast. Learn more at getdbt.com, and follow dbt Labs on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dbtlabs/mycompany/), [X](https://x.com/dbt_labs), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dbt_labs/), and [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/dbt-labs).

START your night UP \| February On Wednesday, February 11 at 18:00, the beloved after-work meetup of the startup community is coming at P55 café for the first meetup of the year. An evening dedicated to ideas worth being heard, people worth meeting, and collaborations that are just beginning. Relaxed networking, meaningful conversations, and the energy you need to take your next step. This month we will repeat the open mic session! If you have a startup and wish to pitch your idea live, that is the time!\* SYNU brings together the Greek startup scene every month - because #networking is the smartest investment you can make. So… grab a drink, meet new faces & get inspired 🍸 Meetup co-curators: VentureFriends\, AFI Microfinance\, VentureGarden\, WE LEAD\, The People's Trust\, Metavallon VC\, CapsuleT Accelerator\, Uni\.Fund\, EIT Manufacturing\, Athens Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation \| AUEB\, AHEAD – Alba Hub for Entrepreneurship and Development\, Found\.ation\, egg\, Genesis Ventures\, Helidoni Group\, Hustle Hours\, Investing For Purpose\, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Club – ACG\, Starttech Ventures\, Open Farm\, Athens Tech Circle\, Startup Greece\, Entrepreneurship Talks 📍 Where: P55, Plataion 55, café 🗓 When: Wednesday, February 11, 18:00 \*Three startups from the audience will be randomly selected to pitch their ideas live.

🍺 Beers. Brains. Glory. Get ready to flex your knowledge, outwit your friends, and claim your spot as the reigning quiz champ of Athens! Join us every Wednesday at Ziggy’s for an electrifying night of trivia, laughter, and pub legends in the making. 🔥 What to expect: 🏆 1st Place Prize – 25€ Bar Tab 🧠 5 Rounds of Mind-Bending Questions 🎶 Music, Pop Culture, History & More 🍹 Killer Cocktails & Ice-Cold Beers 🎉 Big Laughs & Epic Bragging Rights Whether you're a seasoned quiz master or just in it for the beer and vibes, there's a seat for you at the table. Bring your team, your brainpower, and your party spirit! 📢 Tag your trivia crew & RSVP now – the smartest night of the week is calling! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1441521211749?aff=oddtdtcreator #PubQuizAthens #ZiggysQuizNight #BeersAndVictory #TriviaNight

**Weekly Donation-Based Yoga Class in Athens** 🧘‍♀️✨ Join us every **Wednesday, 17:00–18:30**, at **Patision 185, Athens** for a welcoming and mindful yoga practice in the heart of the city. The **minimum contribution is €5**, and all proceeds support **Cats of Antiparos**, helping care for stray cats on the island. **Booking is required**, as spaces are limited. To reserve your spot, please email: **ioviktoratou@gmail.com** Classes are offered in **English or Greek**, depending on the group. **About the Instructor** **Io Viktoratou** is a 200-hour Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Alliance–certified instructor. She has taught Hatha and Vinyasa yoga at a studio in Exarchia and continues to deepen her practice through ongoing training and workshops with Carmen Aguilar, Ashtanga Yoga with Adam Keen and Melina Vlachou, and Dharma Yoga with Jerome Burdi. Her teaching is grounded in Patanjali’s eightfold path, emphasizing mindful movement, breath, and meditation. I look forward to seeing you on the mat! 🙏

Κόβουμε την πρωτοχρονιάτικη πίτα του Rise Club και θα χαρούμε πολύ να είστε μαζί μας ✨ 🗓 11 Φεβρουαρίου ⏰ 19:00–21:00 📍 Public Σύνταγμα Θα έχουμε κρασί, γιορτινή διάθεση και χρόνο να συνδεθούμε, να μιλήσουμε, να γνωριστούμε από κοντά. ✨ Θα έχουμε exciting ανακοινώσεις, δώρα και το επίσημο ξεκίνημα του Book Club 📚 του Rise Club. Μια όμορφη αφορμή να βρεθούμε, να γελάσουμε και να ξεκινήσουμε τη χρονιά μαζί. **[Δηλώστε έγκαιρα τη συμμετοχή σας εδώ.](https://forms.gle/axJ7eXrLFssKzC99A)** Η εκδήλωση είναι ανοιχτή στο κοινό και η συμμετοχή είναι δωρεάν. Μοναδική προϋπόθεση είναι η εγγραφή στη φόρμα συμμετοχής.

We are happy to announce our next meetup that will be held physically at [XM](https://www.xm.com/), in Athens. After the talk there will be time for Q&A, food and networking. **📍 Location 📍** Michalakopoulou 80 street, 1st floor. Attendees should register with their meetup name at the entrance **⏰ Date & Time ⏰** 12th of February, 19:00 **🔗 Prerequisites & Target audience 🔗** The talk is aimed at developers who are interested in C++. **🇬🇷 Language 🇬🇧** The talk will be in Greek unless there are non-Greek speakers in the audience. **🍀 JetBrains license ruffle 🍀** At the end of the event we will ruffle out 2 yearly licenses for a JetBrains IDE. **📃 Agenda 📃** 19:00 - "Intro, Agenda of meetup" by Dimitris Platis 19:05 - A message from our sponsor - XM 19:10 - "From RAII to Substructural Types and Beyond" by Iosif Arvanitis 20:10 - Pizza, kindly offered by XM 🍕 **🎤 About the talk 🎤** In modern C++ resource management, RAII and move semantics have become ubiquitous. In this talk, we will take a closer look at the underlying mechanisms underpinning the advantages of using these features, and the theory that formalizes them. We will then discuss the powerful implications of the theory and how it influences the wider programming language world. We will move beyond the basics of RAII to explore: \- A primer on substructural types \(affine\, linear\, etc\) \- Connecting substructural types with C\+\+ concepts \(e\.g\. \`unique_ptr\`\) \- Substructural "superpowers": race freedom\, static guarantees and more Under this framework, modern C++ developers can better grasp new language features, design safer APIs, and appreciate influential patterns from other programming languages. **🎤 About the speaker 🎤** Iosif Arvanitis is a Computer Engineering undergraduate at the University of Patras, with a focus on systems programming, concurrent-distributed systems and programming languages. He is currently active in academic research, as well as web development projects.

Welcome to our new recurring event — now happening every second Friday 😃 🇱🇦 Latinos Night | Kallithea 🍹 After a hugely successful first edition, this event is officially moving forward as a bi-weekly experience. Due to demand, capacity is increasing to 15 spots (up from 10), while keeping the atmosphere exclusive, social, and high-quality. 📍 Venue: El Latino Café Bar — a hidden Latin bar in Kallithea, just a short walk from Kallithea Metro 🚇 The space is small and cozy, mostly standing, with only a few chairs. The idea is intentional: less sitting, more movement, more interaction, more real connections 🤝✨ There’s also a small area to dance if the rhythm hits 🎶💃 No tables. No formal seating. Just an open, dynamic social setup. 🎧 A DJ will be playing Latin music all night — fresh space, fresh crowd, fresh energy 🌶️🔥 We’ll also be collaborating with another group to ensure a diverse, vibrant mix of people and new connections 🌍🧩 🍹 Happy Hour: 8:30 – 10:00 PM All drinks included. Any drink. Any cocktail — 5€ 💶 Everything is included during happy hour. 🕣 Event time: 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM 🎟 Entry: Free — but strictly limited ⚠️ Important – How to get free entry: To secure your spot, you must DM me in advance and write “Latinos”. Only people who DM “Latinos” will be added to the list. Capacity is limited to 15 people only. 📍 Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ryquYc9KEmwhYhdw9� I’ll be there personally to welcome everyone 🙌 Arrive early, grab a drink, move around, dance a little, connect, and experience something new in a fresh part of the city. Discover. Connect. Enjoy. See you there, Mamad The Organizer 👉 Join our WhatsApp group, introduce yourself, start connecting, share ideas, and let’s hang out and make friends. https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt #LatinosNight #KallitheaNightlife #ElLatinoCafe #LatinVibes #DanceNight #SocialEvent #MeetNewPeople #HappyHour #Cocktails #LatinMusic #DJNight #PartyVibes #NightOut #Socialize #NetworkingNight #FridayFun #WeekendVibes #DanceFloor #LatinParty #MixAndMingle #DrinkSpecials #GoodTimes #FunNight #NightlifeGreece #KallitheaBar #LatinCulture #MoveAndDance #FreshCrowd #VibrantNight #ExclusiveEvent #SmallVenue #HiddenGem #PartyTime #LatinRhythms #FridayNightOut #ConnectAndEnjoy #LivelyAtmosphere #LatinEnergy #MeetAndGreet #UrbanNightlife #SocialGathering #NightSpot #WeekendPlans #FridayFiesta #LatinCocktails #MusicAndDance #PartyMood #DanceTogether #LatinStyle #KallitheaVibes #DiscoverAndConnect

💘 NEW IN ATHENS? SINGLE? DONE WITH SWIPING? This one’s for expats & digital nomads 👀✨ ✨ Valentine’s Night in Athens ✨ A social night made for meeting people in real life — no pressure, just good vibes. 📍 Rude Lord Bar Kolokotroni 11, Athens 🕘 From 9PM 🎧 DJ Yiorgos Zafeirakos 🍹 VALENTINE SPECIAL Try the Love Potion — a one-night-only drink made just for Valentine’s Night 💕 Come solo (most do). Meet international people. Talk. Laugh. Dance. Connect. ✨ FREE ENTRY — just support the bar with a drink 🍸 🔥 Limited spots 📩 DM us on Instagram or message Nomad Hub Greece on Facebook to save your spot. Skip the apps. Be there. 💘

**Founders Running Club** (FRC) brings founders, investors, tech, creative people and startup enthusiasts together for weekly easy runs and networking. We like to be comfortable when we run and finish with coffee and conversations. Choose your pace or follow a pacer—pets, friends, family, are welcome. More about FRC global: 🗓️ Launched in San Francisco, July 16, 2022 🌍 Now in 55+ cities 📅 Running + Networking events + Community **Join the community** [http://foundersrc.com/chats](http://foundersrc.com/chats) [http://instagram.com/frcathens](http://instagram.com/frcathens) **Stay updated**: Instagram [http://instagram.com/foundersrc/](http://instagram.com/foundersrc/) LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/](http://linkedin.com/company/foundersrc/) Podcast [http://podcast.foundersrc.com/](http://podcast.foundersrc.com/) Strava [http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC](http://strava.com/clubs/foundersRC) Website [http://foundersrc.com/](http://foundersrc.com/)

Jump in our whtsapp group,introduce yourself, start connect,put your ideas and lets hangout and make friends https://chat.whatsapp.com/EDf4HaUjK4gLMMQeiOsllt Athens, let’s make Thursday night about connection that actually matters. This is a social language exchange designed for real conversations, cultural exchange, and meeting new people—set inside the warm, lively atmosphere of Mint Bar ✨ Whether you want to practice English, Greek, Spanish, French, or simply meet people from around the world, this space is built for easy, natural interaction. No pressure. No judgment. Just conversation, laughs, and good energy. 🌊 How the Night Works • We gather around big shared tables 🪑 • Start with small, natural conversations 💬 • Every 15–20 minutes, people naturally rotate and meet someone new 🔄 • Share languages, cultural stories, travel experiences, or ideas 🌍 • Some people dance 💃🕺, some relax 😌, some do both • Stay as long as you like, move at your own pace ✨ The structure is light and flexible—enough flow to keep things dynamic, enough freedom to keep it relaxed. This is conversation in motion. 🤝 Who You’ll Meet Locals, expats, travelers, creatives, and curious minds ✨ People who enjoy learning, sharing, and connecting beyond surface-level small talk. I’ll be there all night 👋 Introducing people, connecting groups, and keeping the energy flowing ⚡ Coming alone? Perfect. This event is designed so solo guests blend in easily and leave with new connections 🤍 🍷 Community Drink Deals • Sangria — €3 🍷 • Shots — €2.5 🥃 • Cocktails — €7 🍸 • Beer — €5 large / €4 small 🍺 Affordable, social, and stress-free. 🎶 Music & Atmosphere Upbeat enough to keep the energy alive 🎧 Soft enough to actually talk 💬 A warm, inclusive vibe where people—not noise—are the focus ✨ 📍 Event Details 📅 Every Thursday 🕣 20:30 – 00:00 📍 Mint Bar → https://maps.app.goo.gl/thKjPZDwyEvegVWD9 🎟 Entry: FREE (just say you’re with the community) 🌟 Why This Night Works • Meet people from all over the world 🌍 • Practice languages through real conversation 🗣️ • New faces every week, familiar energy every time 🤍 • A social setting that feels easy, open, and human • Start your night with connection—and let it unfold naturally 🔥 💫 Final Thought Thursday nights don’t have to be random. They can be social. They can be intentional. They can be fun and meaningful. Come for a drink 🍸 Stay for the conversation 💬 Leave with stories, smiles, and new friends 🤍🔥 Thursday = Mint Bar Social & Language Exchange See you there. Mamad – The organiser of Athens locals&Travellers events Whtsapp 00306949528622 Follow us on instagram And make us grow Thanks in advance https://www.instagram.com/athenslocalstravellers?igsh=MWM4MTh4c2p5M3NxdA== travel, meetup night, night out, city adventures, bar night, social event, friendship, network, mingle, explore city, evening fun, solo night, group meetup, local hangout, international friends, nightlife lovers, weekend fun, party vibes, cocktails night, live music, clubbing, coffee meet, brunch meetup, cultural events, street tours, urban life, nightlife adventure, new connections, chat night, fun night, singles meetup, evening drinks, meet & greet, food tour, sightseeing, art events, music night, rooftop bar, sunset party, festival, theater night, karaoke night, games night, pub crawl, city nightlife, travel buddies, hangout night, casual dating ταξίδια, meetup βράδυ, νυχτερινή έξοδος, περιπέτεια πόλης, βραδιά μπαρ, κοινωνική εκδήλωση, φιλία, δικτύωση, γνωριμίες, εξερεύνηση πόλης, βραδινή διασκέδαση, μόνος βράδυ, ομάδα meetup, τοπικό hangout, διεθνείς φίλοι, λάτρεις της νυχτερινής ζωής, Σαββατοκύριακο διασκέδαση, vibes πάρτι, βραδιά κοκτέιλ, ζωντανή μουσική, κλαμπ, καφές meetup, brunch meetup, πολιτιστικές εκδηλώσεις, περιήγηση δρόμου, ζωή στην πόλη, νυχτερινή περιπέτεια, νέες συνδέσεις, βραδιά κουβέντας, διασκεδαστική νύχτα, meetup σινγκλς, βραδιά ποτών, γνωριμία & χαιρετισμός, food tour, αξιοθέατα, εκδηλώσεις τέχνης, μουσική βραδιά, ταράτσα μπαρ, πάρτι ηλιοβασιλέματος, φεστιβάλ, θέατρο βραδιά, karaoke βραδιά, παιχνίδια βραδιά, pub crawl, νυχτερινή ζωή πόλης, ταξιδιωτικοί φίλοι, hangout βράδυ, casual ραντεβού

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **Join the Athens Brunch Club and make new friends!** Each meetup brings together 4–6 people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to facilitate the meetup and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) We’ll share the exact location of the upcoming meetup the night before only if you have bought a ticket or membership plan. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier. \* Discover new brunch spots in your city, together. \* Curated brunch venues with good food and vibe. \* If you hit it off with your brunch group, there’s plenty of time to hang out afterwards. **Note:** RSVPs on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. The event on Meetup.com is only a placeholder. This meetup is organized by Groupvibe, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Coffee & Chat (& Brunch) Come and make new friends this Sunday over a nice coffee & chat (& Brunch), the perfect way to end the weekend. Everyone is welcome, International & Greek, meeting in English (but other languages are welcome) Let's meet at En Aithria from 12 to 16/17. Ask for the coffee group https://maps.app.goo.gl/ecdSiXxg6sT8h6kF7 +32486805343 Whatsapp Looking forward to seeing you all there!

**WHAT**: Free Improv Drop-in. No experience needed / beginner friendly! (18+ for now; plans for a "kids and parents" drop-in are in the works - any of those parents who are interested and want to drop suggestions for times/days in the comments are welcome to) **DATE, TIME, & PLACE:** Sunday February 15th, 1:30pm - 3pm, Delaware Library - Community Room (84 E Winter St, Delaware, OH 43015) **WHAT TO BRING:** Punctuality, yourself, a good attitude, and a willingness to have fun and be a bit silly and goofy around others. That's it! **WHAT THIS IS:** A time for fun and exploration. We're going to do improv warm-up exercises and play silly improv games. Think of it as "dipping your toe" into improv comedy. **WHAT THIS IS NOT:** Deep improv training with scene work; a place of judgement or worrying what others think; a place where you're expected to know what you're doing. Please mention in the comments if you're planning on attending or use the "attending/interested" functions; it really helps me plan the class depending on the amount of people participating. Feel free to comment / spread the word / message me if you have any questions. Thanks!

Bring your Raspberry Pi, Arduino, microcontroller, or any other electronic project and join fellow electronics makers for a night of creativity and collaboration! This session is open forum to share your current projects—whether complete or in progress, it’s all interesting! Whether you’re deep into embedded systems, exploring new ideas, or just getting started, you’ll find a welcoming space to collaborate, share, and get inspired. (NOTICE - Location change!) This session will be at the Karl Road Branch of the Columbus Library in the Conference Room 2.

The emotional pain from past bad experiences easily lingers in the present, making it hard to enjoy life and create your future. Even when you think you've moved on, the negative emotions can be triggered, sending you back into the pain of that experience. And we are talking about pain; emotions such as grief, depression, anxiety, fear (or terror), boiling anger, simmering resentment, feelings of shame, blaming and regret can leave you incapacitated to a greater or lesser degree. In this local event we will be discussing the reasons why these past bad experiences have the power to affect you long after they occurred. We'll go over why the emotional pain can be so strong. We'll also discuss some simple solutions to overcome your emotional pain and be free to fully enjoy your life again. Examples of painful experiences include: * A broken relationship or divorce. * Death or loss of a loved one. * Death of a pet. * A sudden shock or bad news. * A betrayal. * Being part of an abusive relationship. * A bad injustice. * Loss of a job, position or business. * A grave illness or injury. The negative emotions from these experiences don't just go away on their own. But the good news is there is a way to clear them out of your way. Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is sponsored the Dianetics & Scientology Self-Improvement Center.

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBA

**NEW LOCATION: Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: * 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. * 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking. [Street Parking Map](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1u2A4fLNlxwLJn0KA_hKc8bnFlFHLvsHBDh-_8wzX_tk/edit?usp=sharing) We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact centralohpython@gmail.com

Columbus Code & Coffee is an inclusive, informal co-working session. People of all skill levels attend, and we love it that way. Many people (optionally) bring projects to work on, and many other people (optionally) socialize the entire time. It's entirely up to you! **What to Expect at the Intro Circle** \~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~\~ Near the beginning of the event (1:30 pm), we do a standup: * Organizer announcements, updates, and logistics Round 1 - (7 secs max): * Your name * What you're working on * What you can help others with Round 2: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. Round 3: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized! Feel free to work alone, pair up, attend one of our workshops/presentations, or mingle!

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