Software QA and Testing

Hi Everyone, it's time we caught up again for 2026! This is an especially good time for all the new joiners to come along and meet. Let's get in some drinks and banish those winter time blues! We have a reserved space in the front of the pub, right in front of where bands perform (the Stage Area). See you on Friday!

Hi Everyone, Let's enjoy a cup of coffee together - a chance to chat, connect, and meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. Looking forward to seeing you there! If you enjoy the event, a voluntary donation is appreciated to help cover organisation costs - BE06967188175922. See you soon, Kate

Want to practise French 🇫🇷 German 🇩🇪 English 🇬🇧 Luxembourgish 🇱🇺 — or ANY language you can find a partner for? Then join our crew of friendly expats & locals for a night of chats, laughs & global energy 🎉 In Luxembourg, speaking multiple languages is basically a superpower 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ — but this meetup is all about connection, not perfection. Beginners, pros & “I understand but can’t speak” people — all welcome 😄 Don’t feel like practising a language? 😎 No worries — you’re STILL totally welcome! come hang out, meet people & enjoy the international vibes anyway 🥂✨ Come for the languages — stay for the laughter, friendships & drinks 🍹 ✨ What You’ll Find ✔ Super chill atmosphere 😌 ✔ Expats from everywhere 🌍 ✔ Zero pressure — just vibes ✨ ✔ “How do you say…?” moments 🤔😂 ✔ Old friends & new — ❤️ 🍹 AFTER-EXCHANGE APÉRO 🤩 Languages warm-up… Drinks cool-down… Balance restored 😌🍺 Most weeks we wander to another bar afterwards for beer, bites & bonus socialising. Just follow the organisers — they know the 🔥 hotspots 😉 🪧 HOW IT WORKS ➡️ Sit with the group for the language you want to practise ➡️ Look for the table signs 📍 ➡️ Switch groups anytime — totally chill ➡️ Rare language? Post in the group & find your match 💫 ➡️ Luxembourgish shows up too 🇱🇺 ⚠️ By attending, you agree organisers can’t be held liable for regulation violations (or accidental grammar crimes 😜)

Join us for a feel-good event where love takes centre stage — in all its forms and from all around the world. The event is hosting a fun and interactive **“Love Around the World” quiz**, (with a small prize) where you’ll discover sweet traditions, surprising facts, and heartwarming customs from different cultures. Think you know how love is celebrated in Japan, Brazil, or Italy? Time to find out! But it’s not just about the quiz — **it’s about the people**. The evening also includes **informal mingles**, giving you the chance to chat, meet new faces, and share stories in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. No pressure, no awkward setups — just easy conversations, good vibes.

We are happy to extend our invitation to one and all to join the Luxembourg Shivyog Forum events every Sunday from 9.00 am to 11.15 am. Shivyog Forum is a platform of positive and like-minded people, interested in spiritual growth, self-healing and self-awareness. Every week, through virtual videos, Avdhoot Baba Shivanand ji blesses and shares the Divine sacred secrets and knowledge through discourses, guided sacred meditations, chanting of Mantras and Bhajans for overall life transformation. This helps the Forum members to progress in their spiritual journey, in establishing deeper connection with one’s inner being, in ability to forgive and love others, in improved emotional and physical health, mental peace, healthy relationship leading to the awakening and purification of the body mind and soul. If you wish to get connected with the Avdhoota and practice deep healing meditations, kriyas and bhajans that can change your life, you are warmly welcome to become a member and join us! Yearly membership fee is a nominal US$ 50 to be paid directly to India to the Shivyog Ashram but your are welcome to attend the first Forum event free.

## **Inspiring Talks** from **MobiGym** and **Beyond Nutrition** on healthspan, performance, and lifestyle optimisation. **GUEST SPEAKER**: [Dr. THORBEN HUELSDUENKER, From Lunex](https://lunex.lu/institution/team/dr-thorben-huelsduenker/): "*Train your Brain and Keep it Healthy – Principles of Cognitive Longevity from a Sport- and Neuroscience Perspective"* **🔥 At the end of the talk, watch your Brain Waves in REAL TIME: with our biofeedback tool, selected participants will engage in a cognitive challenge. The objective? Become the Focus Winner or the Meditation Guru to win!** **Thanks to OUR Sponsor, Longevitae --GUEST SPEAKER: CLAUDIA SCARPELLINI BRIGGS: Talk about BIORESONANCE and its effects** [](https://longevitaegroup.com/) Event Sponsor: Longevitae Clinique is part of the Longevitae Group, active in Luxembourg, France, and Belgium, in the fields of wellness, longevity medicine, and the distribution of innovative health technologies. Designed for active professionals, the Clinic offers a targeted approach, combining: • Longevity Medicine (immunology, clinical nutrition, functional medicine) • Advanced Aesthetic Medicine • Energy and Biofrequency Therapies • Integrative Cardiology and Precision Medicine The goal: to offer high-quality care to those who do not have the time to travel to specialized centers abroad, while providing concrete solutions to maintain long-term health, energy, and balance. We are proud to welcome **[Dr. Camille Lieners](https://imupro.com/advisors/dr-camille-lieners/)** 🧬 **Presentation Title:** **“Next Level in Biohacking: Reduce Chronic Inflammation and Liberate More of Your Stem Cells”** Dr. Lieners holds a **PhD in Biochemistry, Food Chemistry, and Microbiology** from the **Vienna University of Technology** and has **over 25 years of clinical and scientific experience** in: 🔬 Immunology & autoimmunity 🍽️ Food hypersensitivities & intolerance diagnostics 🧠 Chronic inflammation & immune regulation He is the **founder of several clinical analysis laboratories**, including **Laboratoires Réunis Junglinster (Luxembourg)**, 📘 author of numerous scientific publications, 🌍 an international expert in immune-related food sensitivities, 👥 **President of the IMUPRO international expert group**, and a **consultant for R-Biopharm**. This session will offer a **comprehensive, evidence-based perspective** on how chronic inflammation affects longevity — and how targeted biohacking strategies might support immune balance and regenerative potential. Miriam Vetrano, Empowerment Coach Psychologist and Creator of [ The Human Empowerment coaching program and method](https://thehumanempowerment.com/), will present "**Biohacking Abundance: Rewriting the Code of Your Beliefs**" Manlio Lo Giudice, aka "the Alchemist" will talk about "**Photobiomodulation & Longevity - From Light to Mitochondria**" **Alexandra Badea, Ex Pro Volleyball player, personal Trainer and nutrition coach.** **🌿** Presentation Title: ***Alkemy of body and soul : Nervous System Healing Through Breath, Somatic Awareness & Sensory Tools*** * Practical science to live better, longer. * **Hands-On Biomarker Testing:** Try our **grip strength test**, a powerful predictor of healthspan and longevity ([study here](https://jhpn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s41043-024-00500-y)). * **Healthy Snacks from ProLon:** Discover the Fasting Mimicking Diet, proven to reduce biological age ([PubMed study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38378685/)). * **Light Catering & Networking:** Connect with like-minded people passionate about health and well-being. * **Exclusive Offers:** Discounts on products & services from **MobiGym** and **Beyond Nutrition**. * 🎁 **Raffle Prizes:** Free longevity assessments, discounts, and surprise gifts! * 🔥 Win: * ✨ **Products from Beyond Nutrition** * 💪 **2× Body Composition Analyses (worth €49 each!)** * 🏋️‍♂️ **2× 15% OFF MobiGym Programs** * and MORE ---TO BE UPDATED ## 🎟️ [Tickets ](https://www.mobigym.lu/event/beyond-biohacking-longevity-meetup-luxembourg-8/register) **Tickets available EXCLUSIVELY on the [EVENT PAGE](https://www.mobigym.lu/event/beyond-biohacking-longevity-meetup-luxembourg-11/register) (NOT ON MEETUP) from Monday, December 9th, 2025 (top right on the Event Page). RSVP on Meetup will NOT be considered. Thanks for understanding.** * * **Early Bird:** €14 (From Monday, December 9th, 2025 until Sunday, January 12th, 2026) * **Standard:** €18 ( Monday, January 13th, 2026 – Friday, February 6th, 2026) * **On-Site:** €20 (if seats remain, limited catering included) 👉 Seats are limited. Secure yours early to enjoy the best price! ## 🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities Are you a company in the field of health, wellness, or longevity? We’re open to collaborations for this and future events. Get in touch: **b2b@mobigym.lu** ## ✅ Why Attend? Because **longevity is not just about living longer — it’s about living better**. This event brings together science, lifestyle tools, and a growing community, all in one space. Don’t miss the start of something new in Luxembourg. 🌱 👉 **Reserve your ticket today and be part of the movement!** 📍 **Mamerhaff, 20 Rue Henri Kirpach, 8237 Mamer** (entrance at the back on Thommesgaessel)--

Dulles Code & Coffee is a collaborative community of software and technology enthusiasts seeking to learn, grow, and help each other. All skill levels are welcome. The concept is simple. Bring a laptop and ideas. We’ll provide coffee, tea, and donuts. Thank you to [BTI360](https://www.bti360.com/) for sponsoring this event. ## **Event Format** 1. At 9:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them out this morning (project, homework, networking, etc.). 2. For the rest of the day folks work in the communal space, socializing and asking/giving help as desired. ## **Location** BTI360’s Office in Herndon The office is across from Worldgate, looking down on the toll road. ## **Address** 12930 Worldgate Dr, Ste 400, Herndon, VA 20170 [[map](https://goo.gl/maps/pF5ZrPUviX1vtmdSA)] ## **Logistics** * **Must be a U.S. Citizen to attend. Real ID verification is required.** * PARKING: Use the surface lot. All spaces marked MIII are open for parking. Please avoid Management spaces, State Farm and SP+ * ARRIVAL: Follow the signs from the front entrance to the freight elevator located in the parking garage on level P2. Take the elevator to Suite 400 (Floor 4). * How to find us video: [https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE](https://youtu.be/ohqFzyqiASE) ## **Community Guidelines** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To ensure a conducive environment, all participants are required to conform to our [code of conduct](https://github.com/DullesCodeCoffee/.github/blob/main/code-of-conduct.md).

**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. *

Join us on **Tuesday, February 10, 2026,** for our next **Loudoun CyberTech Event** at **Honor Brewing Company** at **42604 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166**! Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register here and yours will be ready at the door: https://share.hsforms.com/1nxjC-D1RQISSo6DBxjhJ4wdwxz1 Please join us for an evening with **David Beabou**t to explore what success actually looks like in a cyber community! Expect a lively, interactive conversation grounded in real world experience, shared learning, and practical insights. With over 17 years in cybersecurity and national security, **David Beabout** brings a rare blend of operational depth and executive leadership, currently serving as **Deputy Global CISO at NTT Security Holding**s, with prior experience at **Deloitte, Booz Allen**, and **U.S. Army Counterintelligence.** He has advised C-Suite leaders and government partners to rearchitect threat intelligence across 900+ companies worldwide and actively gives back through board service with **NightDragon** and as an advisor to **The Cyber Guild.** Bring your ideas, your perspective, and your energy for an engaging February session! **Agenda** 5:30 Social hour and networking begins 6:00 Welcome 6:15 Conversation with **David Beabout** 7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues 7:30 Adjourn

**Inflow 6:00 PM - Talks Start \~6:30 PM** **Reston Community Center - 2310 Colts Neck Rd, Reston, VA 20191** NoVA Hackers is a group located in the Northern Virginia area and is made up of Information Security Professionals from all walks of life, from government and private sector, to students and beginners. The monthly meetings are held much like a mini-conference with 4-8 speakers and only a few basic but strict rules. Participation and Permission Active Participation is required for continued membership and is the only due required. Permission is required to be obtained from anyone providing information to the group from the person providing it to be made public by anyone other than the provider. Historically our talks generally run a bit late and we have a hard stop at 9:30pm for the room. If you want to socialize we recommend you arrive at 6 to meet and greet before the talks. Agendas and remote meeting option available after you join the group.

**Agenda :** * 4.30 to 4.45 PM ET: Food and Networking * 4.45 to 5.30 PM ET: "Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition)" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our Feb 10th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided.** **Title:** Practical Applications of Model Context Protocol (MCP) (Feb 2026 Edition) **Description:** This session explores how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) can be used to connect AI models with real-world tools and data. Attendees will learn practical patterns for implementing MCP in production workflows and applications. Through examples and use cases, the session highlights how MCP enables more capable, context-aware AI systems. **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!

DC iOS returns to the Capital One campus for our first meetup of 2026! Come and meet with fellow Apple developers in the DC Area, enjoy some food, networking, and a great tech talk! PLEASE INDICATE IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING IN PERSON OR OVER ZOOM. **Agenda:** • 5:40 PM - Doors Open (in-person attendees). **Don't forget your ID!** • 6:10 PM - Welcome (in-person and Zoom attendees) • 6:15 PM - **Talk: *SwiftUI Internals + Performance*** • 7:05 PM - Community Announcements & Networking • 8:00 PM - Doors close **Talk Description:** **SwiftUI Internals + Performance** Will Downey A fast-paced breakdown of how SwiftUI works. Aimed at helping build a conceptual understanding of SwiftUI whether you're experienced with the SwiftUI or still hanging on to UIKit. Bonus section on optimizing SwiftUI performance and profiling if time permits. Zoom Link: [https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89091509354?pwd=7y7ghL5i9iSA9rgbpQCdrBiWy5QX7c.1](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89091509354?pwd=7y7ghL5i9iSA9rgbpQCdrBiWy5QX7c.1) **Location:** Capital One, C2 Building 1680 Capital One Drive, Mclean VA, 22102 100A Visitor parking is either in the garage attached to 1680 Capital One Drive, or the open lot next to 1600 Capital One Drive. After that you will walk over to the main entrance of 1680 Capital One drive, and then walk around the right to the corner to room 100A For the metro, take the Silver Line to the McLean metro stop, then walk into main campus (about a 5 minute walk). From there, walk to the main entrance of 1680 and then go to room 100A **What you need to bring:** ID **When to arrive:** Doors open at 5:50pm ET Event will start at 6:10 pm ET **Will food and drinks be provided?** Yep! **Will there be rapid testing provided?** No **Will masks be required?** No