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BitDevs: Lattice-based cryptography
[BitDevs Athens](https://bitdevs-athens.com) is a community for those interested in discussing and participating in the research and development of **Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related protocols**. You can be well versed with or new to the topics, all are welcome. Be advised: discussion will be **\*\*\*technical\*\*\***.
Our monthly Socratic Seminar events are formatted to foster debate, information sharing and lively discussion. If this is your first time, please read about our Socratic Seminar series [here](https://bitdevs-athens.com/about).
This day's topic will be:
**1) Lattice-based cryptography**
Reading material, with shortest material listed first:
If you have **5 minutes**: https://www.redhat.com/en/blog/post-quantum-cryptography-lattice-based-cryptography
If you have **20 minutes**: https://www.cybersecurity.blog.aisec.fraunhofer.de/en/a-somewhat-gentle-introduction-to-lattice-based-post-quantum-cryptography/
If you have **60+ minutes**: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsKfGn1YKlg
**2) Review of technical Bitcoin news/topics**. In every meetup we go through technical Bitcoin news.
**How should I prepare?** Read the material.
**Do you hold meetups for a wider audience?** Yes, please subscribe to [https://www.meetup.com/blockchaingreece-0/](https://www.meetup.com/blockchaingreece-0/) and review past meetups.
The event will be held in English and is free. We start at 7pm and **at 9 pm we will head to dinner & drinks, all are welcome!**
Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access
**Get ready to hop from bar to bar, sip on unlimited drinks, and dance the night away at the Athens Party Pub Crawl - it's gonna be legendary!**
## Highlights
* Feel the rush of excitement of **meeting new people** and dancing the night away
* Opt to include an **open bar for 1 hour**, including beer and wine or long drinks
* Be led by **experienced and fun local hosts** and explore Athen's nightlife
* **Dance, drink, and mingle** with fellow party enthusiasts from around the globe
* Breeze past long lines at the nightclub and relax knowing **entry is covered**
## Full description
Experience the ultimate night in Athens with 1 FULL HOUR of Unlimited Drinks (8€ - 35€+ Value!)\*, free shots, and Free Nightclub Access (10€ Value!) while meeting nightlife lovers from around the world!
Get ready to celebrate like never before with the Best Pub Crawl in Athens! Embark on an epic pub crawl through Athens' hottest nightlife spots. Dance, drink, and mingle with fellow nightlife enthusiasts from around the globe. Enjoy an hour of unlimited drinks and free shots at each\* venue, while our energetic party hosts lead you through the night. Skip the lines and get access to the city's best clubs. Book now and make your night in Athens unforgettable!
**\* We offer three ticket options:**
1\. The **Sober Owl Ticket**: Does not include an open bar \| Includes: A Free Shot at each Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
2\. The **Tipsy Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited beer or wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
3\. The **Drunken Owl Ticket**: Includes 1 hour of unlimited long drinks \(Gin/Vodka/Rum/Tequila\)\, beer\, and wine\. \| Also includes: Free Shot at 1st & Last Venue \- Drink Discounts \- Free Entrance & Skip the Line to Club
## Includes
* Local Experienced event host(s)
* Bar crawl: Visit 2 Bars & 1 Nightclub
* 1 hour of unlimited drinks (depending on ticket option chosen)
* 2-3 Free Shots (depending on ticket option chosen)
* Discounts in Cocktails (1st Venue)
* Skip-the-line & Free entry to Nightclub
## What to bring
* Your Best Mood 🤩
* Comfortable shoes for dancing 🕺💃
* Camera
* Charged Smartphone
## Not allowed
* Intoxication
## Know before you go
* This is an Adults only event. 18+ years old
## Booking Terms & Conditions - Code of Conduct
By participating in any event (including pub crawls) organised and hosted by Athens Party Pub Crawl, you the participant & every person your booking is consisted of, agree to the following terms and conditions without restriction: [https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct](https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct "https://athenspartypubcrawl.com/terms-and-conditions-code-of-conduct")
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Συνάντηση 2026.06
Καλησπέρα σε όλους!
Την **Τετάρτη 17 Ιουνίου στις 19.00** θα συναντηθούμε για ένα ακόμη Athens Python Meetup, στα γραφεία της Yodeck, στην Ομόνοια (Λυκούργου 2, 2ος όροφος). Θα μας μιλήσει ο **[Παναγιώτης Μουσταφέλλος](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pmoust/), Co-Founder & CTO στο [NOFire.ai](https://www.nofire.ai/)** με το θέμα της παρουσίασης να είναι:
***"Multi-agentic Patterns with LangGraph & How we Build Production Reliability*"**
Όπως πάντα, στο τέλος της παρουσίασης, θα ακολουθήσει το καθιερωμένο networking!
Τα λέμε εκεί,
Άρτεμις
Best Practices For AI Content Creators
Την Κυριακή 21 Ιουνίου 2026, στις 18:30, συναντιόμαστε στο Gazi College Piraeus για ένα meetup αφιερωμένο στο Best Practices For AI Content Creators και στις νέες δεξιότητες που χρειάζονται οι content creators, copywriters, bloggers, marketers και digital professionals στην εποχή της Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης.
Όλες και όλοι μιλούν για AI content. Όμως το μεγάλο ερώτημα παραμένει: πώς δημιουργούμε περιεχόμενο με τη βοήθεια της Τεχνητής Νοημοσύνης χωρίς να χάνεται η ποιότητα, η αυθεντικότητα, η στρατηγική σκέψη και η ανθρώπινη φωνή μας;
Ήρθε η ώρα να δούμε μαζί τι σημαίνει πραγματικά premium AI content. Όχι βιαστικά prompts. Όχι γενικά κείμενα που μοιάζουν μεταξύ τους. Όχι περιεχόμενο που απλώς γεμίζει σελίδες και feeds. Αλλά περιεχόμενο που έχει σκοπό, δομή, ακρίβεια, προσωπικότητα, SEO αξία, AI visibility και πραγματική χρησιμότητα για τον άνθρωπο που το διαβάζει.
Στο meetup θα εξερευνήσουμε μαζί:
* Πώς χρησιμοποιούμε το AI ως συνεργάτη σκέψης και όχι ως αυτόματο αντικαταστάτη.
* Ποια είναι τα βασικά best practices για να δημιουργούμε premium AI-assisted content.
* Πώς προστατεύουμε τη δική μας φωνή, εμπειρία και επαγγελματική ταυτότητα μέσα σε AI-generated περιεχόμενο.
* Πώς συνδέονται το AI, το SEO, το AEO, το GEO και τα LLMs με τη νέα πραγματικότητα της ψηφιακής ορατότητας.
* Πώς μπορούμε να κάνουμε ένα AI κείμενο πιο καθαρό, πιο αξιόπιστο, πιο ανθρώπινο και πιο χρήσιμο.
* Ποια λάθη κάνουν συχνά οι creators όταν χρησιμοποιούν AI εργαλεία για blogs, newsletters, social media και websites.
* Πώς χτίζουμε περιεχόμενο που μπορεί να διαβαστεί, να κατανοηθεί και να προταθεί τόσο από ανθρώπους όσο και από AI συστήματα.
* Αν χρησιμοποιείς ήδη AI εργαλεία αλλά νιώθεις ότι το αποτέλεσμα χρειάζεται περισσότερη ποιότητα, προσωπικότητα και στρατηγική, αυτό το meetup είναι για σένα.
* Αν θέλεις να καταλάβεις τι σημαίνουν στην πράξη όροι όπως AEO, GEO, LLM Optimization, AI Visibility και AI Agents για τη δουλειά σου, αυτό το meetup είναι για σένα.
**Αν θέλεις να δημιουργείς περιεχόμενο που δεν ακούγεται πρόχειρο, γενικό ή άψυχο, αλλά έχει επαγγελματική αξία και ανθρώπινη παρουσία, τότε έλα στην παρέα μας.**
* Ημερομηνία: Κυριακή 21 Ιουνίου 2026
* Ώρα: 18:30
* Τοποθεσία: Gazi College Piraeus
* Θεματική: Best Practices For Premium AI Content
* Γλώσσα: Ελληνικά
* Δωρεάν συμμετοχή – κράτηση απαραίτητη!
* Οι θέσεις είναι περιορισμένες – κράτησε τη δική σου εγκαίρως.
Την συζήτηση θα συντονίσει η **Αρετή Βάσσου**, ιδρύτρια του **[IDEADECO SEO Copywriting Agency.](https://ideadeco.co/)**
**Λίγα λόγια για εμάς:** Στον κύκλο των **Female Copywriters & Content Creators** δίνουμε χώρο και φωνή σε επαγγελματίες γυναίκες που δραστηριοποιούνται στους τομείς του digital marketing, SEO, AI, AEO, GEO, copywriting, blogging, content writing, web design, development, photography, podcasting και digital content creation. Έχουμε ήδη εκπαιδεύσει πάνω από **3.150 γυναίκες** σε όλα τα σύγχρονα εργαλεία του digital κόσμου, και συνεχίζουμε με έμπνευση, φροντίδα και ομαδικότητα. Σε περιμένουμε να μοιραστούμε εμπειρίες, απορίες και έμπνευση, πάντα με καφέ, φιλική διάθεση και ουσιαστικό επαγγελματικό networking!
***Όροι Χρήσης & Πολιτική Απορρήτου:*** *Με τη συμμετοχή σας αποδέχεστε τη χρήση, διατήρηση και επεξεργασία των απαραίτητων προσωπικών δεδομένων για την ομαλή λειτουργία του meetup (όνομα, επίθετο, email, τηλέφωνο, ιστοσελίδα, blog, social media). Επιπλέον, αποδέχεστε τη δημοσίευση των φωτογραφιών & βίντεο που σας συμπεριλαμβάνουν, στα ψηφιακά κανάλια του [ideadeco.co](https://ideadeco.co/) και των επιλεγμένων χορηγών.*
* Οι συμμετέχουσες δεν μπορούν να χρησιμοποιήσουν κανένα τύπο εγγραφής ήχου, βίντεο, εικόνας και αναπαραγωγής κειμένου χωρίς την έγγραφη άδεια μας.
* Σε περίπτωση ακύρωσης, το meetup θα μεταφερθεί σε νέα ημερομηνία.
* Ακολουθούμε τις τρέχουσες υγειονομικές οδηγίες προστασίας.
* Δεν επιτρέπεται η συμμετοχή σε παιδιά.
Για περισσότερες πληροφορίες μπορείτε να επικοινωνήσετε στο info@ideadeco.co - θα σας απαντήσουμε το συντομότερο δυνατόν. Για να μην χάνετε τις ανακοινώσεις μας και τα εκπαιδευτικά events μας, κάντε εγγραφή στο μηνιαίο **[Newsletter](https://ideadeco.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6772e76939fbf503995cf9a16&id=0b417b9826)**[ ](https://ideadeco.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6772e76939fbf503995cf9a16&id=0b417b9826)μας.
Mindstone Athens June AI Meetup
Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-athens-june-ai-meetup-20260112) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.
Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in Athens!
Join us once a month as we delve into the world of artificial intelligence, explore its cutting-edge practical applications, and marvel at the astonishing projects that are shaping our future.
Why should you attend?
• Get up close and personal with the AI projects that are redefining the boundaries of technology and human potential.
• Learn from the brightest minds in the field and gain valuable insights into the ever-evolving AI landscape.
• Unleash your curiosity, fuel your creativity, and expand your network as you connect with fellow AI aficionados and pioneers.
What you can expect?
Mindstone events consist of three talks covering different aspects:
• What I Learned Building With LLMs: A technical demo breaking down the process for building a product using AI with real-life learnings and insights.
• How To Be More Productive Using AI: A practical demo and step-by-step guide on how to use AI to speed up and improve tasks.
• What Does The Future Look Like With AI?: A theoretical talk on the impact of AI on work, life and society.
After the talks we'll have pizza, drinks, and networking.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to witness the AI revolution in action. It's time to embark on a thrilling journey into the future and discover the endless possibilities that lie within the realm of artificial intelligence.
Reserve your spot today for the ultimate AI experience! 💡✨ (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-athens-june-ai-meetup-20260112)
Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-athens-june-ai-meetup-20260112) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.
Co-Working Wednesday for Digital Nomads & Remote Workers! @P55
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
Athens Singles Relational Lab — Facilitated Connection Experience
Tired of dating apps or surface-level social events?
This is different.
Relational Labs is a guided connection experience for singles who want more honest, playful, emotionally intelligent interaction — without performance, pressure, or endless small talk.
This is not speed dating.
Not networking.
Not “pitch yourself to strangers.”
It’s a facilitated relational container rooted in psychology, emotional intelligence, attachment work, social dynamics, nervous system awareness, and real-world human connection — made practical enough that you can actually live it instead of reading another 50 books about it.
## What happens
• A 2-hour guided online relational experience
• Real-time connection exercises designed to create authentic interaction
• A format that adapts in real time to whoever is present
• Optional participant-led in-person continuation afterward
• WhatsApp connection thread after the session
## This may be for you if:
• You’re tired of shallow or repetitive social spaces
• You want deeper connection without forced intimacy
• You enjoy personal growth, psychology, communication, or relational work
• You’re open to meeting people in a more intentional way
## Important
This experience runs with whoever is present and takes its own shape each time.
Sometimes expansive.
Sometimes intimate.
Both are the real thing.
Booking happens through our website.
👉 Reserve your spot:
[https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join](https://consciousconnectionsclub.com/join)
Optional in-person continuation: same day or within 48 hours depending on the city
Most people come alone.
People often leave surprised by how quickly strangers can feel human, warm, honest, and real.
Sometimes awkwardness turns into ease.
Sometimes curiosity turns into chemistry.
Sometimes people simply remember what it feels like to actually connect again.
Coworking Experience @ Flocafe - Palaio Faliro
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**📖 Περιγραφή / Description**
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* ***🇬🇷 Greek***
Η θερμοκρασία ανεβαίνει γι αυτό και εμείς για την επόμενη μας συνάντηση θα επιλέξουμε ένα χώρο εκτός του κέντρου. Το άνετο και φιλικό περιβάλλον του **Flocafe @ Παλαιό Φάληρο** προσφέρει άνετες θέσεις και ήσυχη ατμόσφαιρα, ιδανική για εργασία, συζητήσεις ενώ θα έχετε την ευκαιρία να εργαστείτε μαζί με άλλους επαγγελματίες, να ανταλλάξετε ιδέες και να γνωρίσετε νέους ανθρώπους.
Θα είμαστε εκεί από τις 11:00 π.μ. έως τις 5:00 μ.μ. Φέρτε το laptop σας και τη θετική σας διάθεση!
* ***🇬🇧 English***
Temperature is getting higher so for our next event we will choose a space outside Athens center. The comfortable and friendly environment of **Flocafe @ Paleo Faliro** offers comfortable seats and a quiet atmosphere, ideal for work, discussions, and you will have the opportunity to work together with other professionals, exchange ideas and meet new people.
We will be there from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your laptop and a positive attitude!
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**🕒 Τι να περιμένετε / What to expect**
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* **(11:00)** Organizer *Arrival*
* **(12:00)** *Break & Socialize (\~15 min)*
* **(13:30)** *Lunch Break (\~30 min)*
* **(15:30)** *Break & Socialize (\~15 min)*
* **(17:00++)** C*ontinue with after-work drinks (optional)*
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* Internet Connection ____ ⭐⭐ ☆
* Quiet Levels _____________ ⭐⭐ ☆
* Comfort (table/chair) ___ ⭐⭐⭐
* Drinks & Coffee __________ ✅
* Food ______________________ ✅
* Power Sockets ___________ ✅
* Near Metro _______________ ❌
COWORK & RESET
Athens Fun Connection is teaming with TenTwenty club for a new weekly event.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Rm36LxdydYFgu4yn7
Imagine a day where you can combine working and taking care of yourself!
What is CoWork & Reset?
\- It's a full day of work from 10 to 17h designed for remote workers\, digital nomads\, and entrepreneurs\, or everyone who wants to have a good day\. For those who wish to stay longer\. The club is open until 23h
\- set in a beautiful location with access to a gym\, sauna\, ice barrel\, tennis/padel courts\, and the beach
\- with a free workshop most of the week\, learn something new every week
\- work inside or outside\, in a more natural environment
This week's workshop is: Build as you go.
Improv tools for confident communication and dynamic teamwork with Lena Ivros
Lena Ivros
Improv theater teacher and founder of Lena’s Improv Place
Tag: @lenasimprovplace
You can choose between 2 packages:
25€: Free lunch (1 savoury + 1 sweet from the menu), UNLIMITED coffee or tea, access to the gym, sauna, and :ice barrels, free workshop, access to the beach, and everything the club offers.
30€: everything included in the 25€ + 1hour rental of a tennis, padel, or pickleball court.
Mention Athens Fun at the reception, and they will guide you.
See you there for a productive and reset day,
Athens Fun & Connection team
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AI Improv: let’s build a game together with Claude Code, Codex, and Gemini and b
We are going to build together with all the CLIs! E will be doing it at Columbus Code and Coffee
Agenda
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Hosted By
James Power, Organizer
Pete Gordon, Organizer
Just a Software Guy in the age of the Internet.
Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-columbus-presents-ai-improv-lets-build-a-game-together-with-claude-code-codex-and-gemini-and-be-the-judge/.
Smart Search + AI: An Outcome-Driven Journey from IDP to a Suite of AI
Over a billion documents processed. Millions of Veterans impacted. Hundreds of thousands of employee hours saved. Faster decisions. Greater accuracy. More benefits in the hands of our disabled Veterans.
We created Smart Search, the world’s largest consumer of Amazon Textract, right when GenAI began reshaping what’s possible. Since then, we’ve built a suite of AI‑driven solutions that transform this data into real, measurable outcomes—accelerating benefits decisions for our Nation’s Veterans.
Join us for a focused conversation on how an outcome‑driven approach to AI is helping us boost accuracy, streamline workflows, and deliver faster results for those who have served.
This is a follow up to the AWS re:Invent 2023 "Intelligent Document Processing with Gen AI for Public Sector" presentation.
About Speaker: Cameron Williams is a Senior Technical Project Manager and cross-functional technical leader at Booz Allen Hamilton with 15+ years of experience architecting and evolving scalable, cloud-native systems, from greenfield development to complex enterprise modernization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronw711/
**THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/
**DIRECTIONS**
Franklin University
Fisher Hall
300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8
Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map.
NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct.
**Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?**
Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com
BrowserStack QA Meetup | Columbus (July 9)
**Hello Columbus!**
**The community is buzzing and growing well. We are thrilled to bring our fourth BrowserStack QA Meetup on Thursday, July 9th!**
We are creating a space for deeper insights, meaningful connections, and a vibe you won't want to miss.
**What to expect:**
* **Connect:** Network with Columbus' top engineering and QA minds.
* **Learn:** Real-world tactics and trends you can use immediately.
* **Enjoy:** Food, drinks, and great community spirit.
**Agenda**
* **Two Roads Diverged in a Wood: Docker Compose vs. Kubernetes** by **[Doug Reeder](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdouglasreeder/)**
**RSVP Essential:** Space is limited, and we want to ensure a great experience for everyone. **RSVP now to secure your spot!**
📍 **Venue:** Leading EDJE, 6515 Longshore Loop, Suite 300, Dublin, OH 43017
📍 **Free Parking:** 6725 Longshore Street, Dublin, OH 43017
📅 **Date & Time:** July 9, 6:00 PM
**Stay Connected!**
Want to continue the conversation beyond the meetup?
Join our **BrowserStack Discord Server** to get updates, connect with fellow QA professionals, and be part of an ongoing discussion. **Don’t miss out—click below to join!**
🔗 [\[](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[Join the BrowserStack Discord Server](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)**[\]](https://discord.gg/6SdCyWTNyW)
**A Few Notes:**
✅ This is an **in-person event**
✅ **RSVP does not guarantee a seat** – A confirmation email will be sent one day before the event.
**TALK ABSTRACT:**
Docker Compose and Kubernetes are two of the most popular tools for running containerized applications. Their feature lists are similar. Architects and senior developers need to know how their different paradigms lead to unexpectedly different experiences in production.
Stop Guessing: A Product Person's Guide to AI Adoption
## 🤝 Host Information
A co-hosted event by ProductTank Columbus & Women in Product Columbus
💡 About the Workshop
AI adoption is stalling across organizations — not because of a lack of motivation or tools, but because it's fundamentally a behavior design challenge.
This hands-on workshop applies proven Behavior Design models and methods to help you move from a vague organizational wish to boost AI adoption to 3-5 concrete, testable interventions you can act on starting tomorrow.
Whether you're a product manager, on a product team, or just someone trying to get AI to actually stick at work, you'll leave with a clear picture of what's worth focusing on, what to ignore, and how to drive real, sustained adoption — no guesswork required.
🛠️ What to Bring
Laptop: Fully charged and ready to go.
AI Assistant: Have your favorite AI assistant pulled up. (Dom will be using Claude, but feel free to use whichever assistant you prefer!)
🍕 Logistics & Perks
Food & Drink: Pizza and drinks provided!
Parking: Plenty of free spaces available on-site.
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Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code - Alan Barber
**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
You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge.
**Abstract**
*Customize the IDE: Building Extensions for Visual Studio Code*
Visual Studio Code is one of the most widely used development environments today, and much of its flexibility comes from its extension ecosystem. Extensions allow developers to customize the editor with new features, integrations, and workflow improvements tailored to their needs.
In this session, we’ll cover what extensions are and the different types available, including full extensions written in TypeScript or JavaScript, along with lighter-weight extensions such as color themes, language packs, language support, code snippets, and keymaps. We’ll also look at practical reasons a developer might create an extension, from automating repetitive tasks to adding custom tooling.
The session includes a hands-on walkthrough of creating a new extension, testing it locally, and understanding the basic project structure. We’ll close with a brief overview of how extensions are packaged and published to the Visual Studio Marketplace and other distribution options.
**YouTube Link**
TBD
Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville
On Thursday, June 18, 2026, we will meet in the 700N Conference Room at 700 N Hurstbourne Pkwy for a special Louisville .NET Meetup as we host **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville**. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the presentation will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. TEKsystems will provide food, so please RSVP to help us plan appropriately.
The session will also be streamed at **[https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode](https://twitch.tv/TaleLearnCode)**.
This month, we’ll dive into the most important announcements from **Microsoft Build 2026**. Chad Green will present a curated, developer‑focused walkthrough of the new capabilities across .NET, Azure, AI, developer tooling, and platform updates. We’ll explore what these announcements mean for architects and developers, how they fit into real‑world solutions, and which changes you can start applying immediately in your projects.
And then, Rob Richardson will present:
### **GitOps: Easy Deploy and Even Easier Rollback**
GitOps isn't just for containers. The methodology of deploying from a build is now baked into our culture. Take it a touch farther with infrastructure as code and a few extra techniques, and you can reliably deploy to any platform: cloud, on-prem, container, PaaS, and more. Join us as we learn the methodology of GitOps, the critical pieces you need in place, and the elegance of rollbacks with GitOps. You'll leave with a working repo of deployment techniques that doesn't consume any paid tools or container-specific techniques.
**Important:** To participate fully, please RSVP in **both** places:
* **Louisville .NET Meetup** (this page)
* **Microsoft Build //localhost:louisville registration**: [https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27112/)
After the session, we’ll head to Brick House Tavern to continue the conversation over food and drinks.
Microsoft Build - Columbus Edition!
We are bringing Microsoft Build sessions to Columbus Ohio!
The Central Ohio Azure Meetup and Central Ohio .NET Developer's Group (CONDG) are coming together to bring some of the labs and breakouts from Microsoft Build to your backyard. In this free, 1 day event, you are going to Build stuff with us!
And yes, there will be free food.
Please RSVP via [Microsoft Build //localhost:columbus | Microsoft Reactor](https://developer.microsoft.com/en-us/reactor/events/27247/).















