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*Code Green London is an independently organised Green Software meetup sponsored by the Green Software Foundation.* Please join us for the latest Code Green London x Climate Action Tech meetup, sponsored by the Green Software Foundation! Code Green London is a community meetup group which aims to build the biggest green tech community in London. Join us on the 24th to learn about the latest in green software and network with London’s fantastic green tech community. Our event is designed to foster meaningful connections and collaborations that can lead to further developments in green tech and new partnerships between innovators in the field. Whether you're a seasoned green tech professional, an entrepreneur looking to launch a new venture, or simply interested in learning more about the latest developments in sustainability and technology, this is the place to be. ** The timings:** * 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Drinks & food * 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Talks + Q&A * 8:30 pm - 9 pm: Networking ** The talks** * **Lee Cameron, VP of Product, Octaipipe** OctaiPipe is a deep-tech company developing transferable control solutions for data centres, ensuring critical digital infrastructure is safe, secure, and sustainable. Lee Cameron, VP of Product, will present how OctaiPipe has used its in-house distributed AI platform to deliver its AI for Cooling Efficiency solution, and how the company will move beyond cooling towards a holistic data-centre optimiser using collaborative, federated AI. * **Mark Bjornsgaard,** **Founder and CEO, System Two Group** Mark Bjornsgaard is a founder and CEO who has grown numerous businesses from scratch to scale. Mark will be talking about heat reusing data centers, taking advantage of his experiences of founding Deep Green and Heatio, and how that is impacting the distribution of compute and the growth of edge. ** The sponsors:** * [Red Badger](https://red-badger.com/) Red Badger is the digital product transformation consultancy for blue chips and scale-ups. We work at the heart of organisations on the tough, complex challenges that get them close to customers. Making a positive impact where others fail, we embed new ways of working and build high performance platforms primed for innovation. Red Badger creates lasting business change through integrating robust product design with deep engineering expertise. * [Green Software Foundation](https://greensoftware.foundation/) The Green Software Foundation is a non-profit with the mission to create a trusted ecosystem of people, standards, tooling and best practices for building green software. ** The everything else:** At Code Green London, we believe that green tech has the power to create a better future for all of us. Join us on February 24th 2026 for an evening of learning, networking and collaboration towards building a more sustainable world. Follow [Code Green London on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/code-green-london/) to receive information about all upcoming Code Green London events. If you have inquiries or would like to get in touch, please contact us by email at codegreenlondon@gmail.com. If you are interested in getting involved with Climate Action Tech, you can find all the details [here](https://climateaction.tech/). Code Green London is an externally-organised group. All events are the responsibility of the organisers so please contact them if you have any questions.

Happy 2026! Our first meetup of the year will be back at Zühlke's offices near Old Street, with Guillaume Faas talking about better ways to handle exceptions, Jenny Martin talking about taming complexity with OOPSI, plus the usual drinks, snacks, and plenty of time to chat. Doors 18:30, the first talk starts at 19:00 and we'll be done and heading to the pub at 21:00 to continue the conversation. **Guillaume Faas: Throw exceptions... out of your codebase** Throwing exceptions is often used to handle errors, validations, and other specific use cases. It is considered by many to be the standard way of indicating a failure and providing feedback to the caller. However, this approach can cause significant issues like being hard to detect, obfuscating the flow or leaving the system invalid. In this talk, I want to show you a faster alternative that offers more transparency and predictability. We will see how to integrate ideas from the Functional paradigm, such as "Monads", into an Object-Oriented codebase using a real-life project: Vonage's open-source .NET SDK. This talk will be the perfect opportunity to show you what they are and how easy they are to use. **Guillaume Faas** is a Senior .Net Developer Advocate at Vonage, based in Thionville, France. In recent years, Guillaume has focused on sharing my experience through mentoring, public speaking, and open-source contributions; all aimed at helping teams grow and build sustainable software. With nearly 15 years of experience in .NET development, he's worked across industries as an engineer, coach, and now developer advocate. His current focus is on developer experience: building SDKs, writing approachable technical content, and speaking at conferences around the world. **Jenny Martin: OOPSI: Making Sense of Complexity** OOPSI stands for outcomes, outputs, process, scenarios, inputs. It’s a flexible, easy-to-use collaboration framework that helps agile and product development teams cut through complexity and focus on value. OOPSI is timely because it maximises the intrinsically human aspects of effective delivery, helping teams understand how and when to collaborate, while producing lean, example-driven artefacts that clarify scope and intent so both people and automation can work more effectively. In this talk, you’ll learn how to apply OOPSI to strengthen shared understanding, clarify assumptions, and support testable delivery, using a detailed, end-to-end example. **Jenny Martin** is a practitioner, facilitator, and product discovery specialist with over 25 years’ experience working at the intersection of technology, delivery, and human behaviour. She has spent more than 15 years working with Agile and modern product development teams, helping them make sense of complexity and build shared understanding. Known as The Collaboration Coach, Jenny focuses on practical collaboration that supports effective delivery. She is currently writing a book on OOPSI.

London TypeScript is back! We’re kicking things off with a smaller, more relaxed social before announcing our first major event of 2026. Four Quarters is a great chain of retro arcade bars, with plenty of classic games and a laid-back atmosphere. Come along to play a few games, meet some fellow TypeScript fans, and most importantly, share your ideas and suggestions for the future of London TypeScript.

**Kindly note that this is a paid event and the average number of attendees for our events is 60-70 people. You can register on [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startup-networking-event-london-featuring-live-elevator-pitches-tickets-1982275830370?aff=meetup]( https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startup-networking-event-london-featuring-live-elevator-pitches-tickets-1982275830370?aff=meetup)** Network with startups, founders & investors at Founders Connector® 15th Edition – grow, pitch & connect in London Join the **19th edition of Founders Connector®**, London’s leading **startup and entrepreneur networking event** designed for **founders, business owners, directors, and investors**. This exclusive event helps you **build connections, find funding, pitch ideas, and grow your business** in today’s competitive landscape. **This is your chance to:** * **Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit:** Be inspired by success stories and cutting-edge ideas. * **Gain a competitive edge:** Develop your business acumen and refine your strategies. * **Expand your network:** Connect with key players in the business ecosystem. * **Find funding:** Meet with potential investors and learn how to secure capital. This event isn't just about inspiration (although there'll be plenty of that!). It's about equipping you with the tools and connections to **turn your business dreams into reality**. **Entrepreneurs & Aspiring Business Owners:** * **Validate your idea:** Get valuable feedback from experienced founders and investors. * **Develop a winning business plan:** Learn how to craft a compelling roadmap for success. * **Find your tribe:** Network with like-minded individuals who share your passion and vision. The format of the evening is pure networking. 24 hours before the event, we will create a whatsapp group so that you can start interacting with other attendees of the event. We strongly recommend early booking for this event, which we expect to be sold out in advance. ### **Event Host** ### The event is hosted by [Jim McLaughlin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-mclaughlin-b227975/ "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-mclaughlin-b227975/"), a successful entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience building and exiting multiple businesses, is hosting this event as an FSB Membership Advisor to share insights and showcase the essential support services available to help fellow business owners and entrepreneurs thrive. The [Federation of Small Businesses](https://www.fsb.org.uk/ "https://www.fsb.org.uk/") (FSB) is the UK's leading business organisation providing essential membership benefits including networking, legal protection, business insurance, financial expertise, and advocacy support, helping over 165,000 small businesses and self-employed individuals across the UK grow and succeed. ### **Event Details** * **6:00 PM**: The event starts with free format networking, the event is fully hosted. * **7:00 PM:** Elevator pitches and then more free format networking * **WhatsApp Group**: Enhance your connections before and after the event by joining our exclusive attendee WhatsApp group. To join, send a WhatsApp message to 07789740193 with your full name after purchasing your ticket. **Event Disclaimer** Please note that photos and videos may be taken during this event. These may be used on our social media channels and promotional materials to showcase our events. If you prefer not to appear in any photos or videos, please inform the event host upon arrival, and we will ensure your preference is respected. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. * [United Kingdom Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom/events/) * [Greater London Events](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--greater-london/events/) * [Things to do in London](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/ttd/united-kingdom--london/) * [London Networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/networking/) * [London Business Networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/business--networking/) * [#investor](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23investor/) * [#startup](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23startup/) * [#entrepreneur](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23entrepreneur/) * [#networkingevent](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23networkingevent/) * [#founders](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23founders/) * [#businessnetworking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23businessnetworking/) * [#business_growth](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23business_growth/) * [#startup_business](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23startup_business/) * [#startup_event](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23startup_event/) * [#startup_networking](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/d/united-kingdom--london/%23startup_networking/)

Join us at our next Emacs London meetup held at University College London (UCL) on Tuesday 24 February. A projector will be available, if anyone wants to give a presentation and/or if helpful to share Emacs tips, for some collaborative debugging, etc. We might head to a pub for a drink and/or a nibble afterward. Emacs users of all levels welcome! Interested in Emacs but not really a user? You're more than welcome too! **Call for presentations** Fancy talking about your favourite Emacs package? Proud of your latest Emacs Lisp hack and you want to tell everybody? Anything parenthesis-related that's bugging you? There'll be a monitor waiting for you for a short presentation!

We're welcoming back the legend that is Dave Whitney after a covid time lapse of years. Your chance to catch one of the best tech speakers in the UK software community! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- It's a tough time to be a technology professional. We're simultaneously being told that AI will change everything we know about the world, while simultaneously being told that the bubble is going to burst. Everyone is going to be redundant! AI will fail! AI will ruin the internet! AI can't do anything! It's disorienting and stressful trying to work out what a reasonable strategy should be to move forwards with this technology that appears to shift it's goalposts almost daily. In this session, we'll talk about understanding what AI really is, how to form a reasonable, governance friendly strategy around it, and what the sensible bets for the future are in the space. We'll do a deep dive into ethics, the human cost of content moderation, and having to be confronted by the reality of technical change in real-time. A survival guide to getting the most from the most controversial technology in a decade. An AI moderates warts and all deep dive into surviving as technology changes, without giving in to the hype during times of technology innovation and change. BIO: David is the Director of Architecture for NewDay, and the founder of Electric Head Software. Focusing on iterative software delivery, developer mentoring and cultural change - mostly working with London-based organisations. He speaks about software design, culture, and ethics in technology - rounded out by an assortment of talks about software that probably doesn't need to exist but makes the world a little more fun. David has previously served as the chief coding technical architect for JustGiving and helped market-leading organisations including JUST-EAT, Trainline and Vodafone improve their technical capabilities. David is a Microsoft MVP, has been part of the OpenUK Honours list for open-source advocacy, and is a twice bestselling author of children's books about programming. You can find his open-source projects on NuGet, npm and GitHub, follow him on Twitter @david_whitney, or check out his technical blog at [http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/Blog](http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/Blog). [http://www.electricheadsoftware.com](http://www.electricheadsoftware.com/) [http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk](http://www.davidwhitney.co.uk/)

Ready to **level up your AppSec skills?** Join us at **London OWASP Training Days 2026** — a dedicated hands‑on training experience designed by and for the global application security community! From **1‑day intensive skill builders** to **multi‑day deep dives**, our curated training lineup helps security pros, developers, and architects build practical expertise you can apply immediately. **Hands‑On Security Courses:** • API Security Fundamentals - secure modern APIs with real world exercises • Security Champions Program - build security culture from within • Privacy Engineering in the Age of AI - integrate privacy by design • AppSec Program - integrate OWASP SAMM rather than relying on tooling • AI Threat Modeling - next‑generation risk thinking • Web App Security Essentials - foundational defensive & offensive skills • Mobile & IoT App Hacking - real lab hands-on practice led by experts • Pentesting / OffSec - full-stack, lifetime lab access Whether you’re starting your AppSec journey or mastering advanced techniques, our expert trainers offer practical, interactive sessions that go beyond theory - so you can protect software with confidence. **King’s College London** \| Feb 25 \- 27\, 2026 Secure your seat: https://owasp.glueup.com/event/london-owasp-training-days-2026-162538/

Hey everyone, We’re back with a new identity—but the same mission: helping builders create trustworthy AI-powered applications. Our agenda is now final for our next meetup on Feb 26th. Don't forget to **RSVP now.** If you’d like to get on stage and deliver a talk at one of our next editions, just reach out—we’d love to hear from you. **“Securing Vibe Coding: Addressing the Security Challenges of AI-Generated Code”** As AI coding tools become embedded in daily development, they bring both a new wave of productivity and new security risks. In this session, Sonya will break down the security implications of Vibe Coding and share actionable strategies to secure AI-generated code at scale. **Speaker – Sonya Moisset - Snyk** Sonya is a Staff Security Advocate and a lifelong traveler who lived in the Middle-East, North Africa and East Asia. She’s passionate about Cybersecurity, DevSecOps and AI. She’s part of the OpenUK Security Advisory Board, an OpenUK ambassador and 2x OpenUK Honoree, 5x Github Star, 6x Top contributor for freeCodeCamp, TryHackMe room creator, 3x CyberGirls fellowship mentor, ambassador for Girlcode, and 2022 TechWomen100. Sonya is a DevSecOps/AI Security Advocate, an international public speaker, a tech advocate and mentor. Her motto is #GetSecure, #BeSecure & #StaySecure. **“The challenges of LLM created code, and creating tools for LLMs”** Where our speaker will describe many of the challenges this causes, and what \*you\* can do about it **Speaker – Richard Tweed - Tessl** Richard is a Member of Technical Staff at Tessl, focusing on Security and Infrastructure. He's using and misusing LLM agents to better secure them and the products containing them

**Please RSVP to attend this event here:** **[https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-london-chapter-meetup-tickets-1982398885431](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-london-chapter-meetup-tickets-1982398885431)** **PLEASE NOTE - YOU MUST REGISTER on EVENTBRITE: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-london-chapter-meetup-tickets-1982398885431](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-london-chapter-meetup-tickets-1982398885431)** **This event is kindly sponsored by Curity.** **Raffle prizes are kindly sponsored by Curity and Fortbridge.** **There is limited seating available for in-person attendees. Registration required.** **This event will also be live-streamed on YouTube.** **Recordings will be available on the [OWASP London YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/OWASPLondon)** **TALKS:** **OWASP Introduction, Welcome and News** \- Sam Stepanyan\, Andra Lezza\, Sherif Mansour \- OWASP London Chapter Leaders **"North Korea: The Great Recruitment Firewall"** **\- Mariya Hristova** North Korean spies are lurking everywhere, but especially in the hiring pipeline. Disguised as the perfect candidate to try and snag a position in a company where they can espionage away! Recruitment is the first point of contact for all candidates so in this talk I will go over how I recognise fraudulent candidates without descending into unfounded bias. I’ll go over some recent examples and give some practical guidance of what you can do if you are not sure that the person opposite you is who they say they are. **"Vesta Admin Takeover - Exploiting reduced seed entropy in bash $RANDOM" - Adrian Tiron** Vesta is a lightweight, web-based control panel that simplifies Linux server management, appealing to users seeking an intuitive alternative to traditional platforms like cPanel and Plesk. This presentation will examine a critical flaw in Vesta: an admin takeover exploit resulting from reduced seed entropy in the Bash $RANDOM variable. By transforming what was once a theoretical attack into a practical one, we successfully reduced the brute force domain of the seed by over 98%. This allows attackers to generate predictable random values, compromising the security of passwords and tokens. We will discuss the implications of this vulnerability and highlight best practices for enhancing server security in real-world applications. **"Securing AI Agents: Identity Strategies for Safe API Access"** **\- Gary Archer** As organizations adopt AI-driven tools and workflows, new security challenges arise around how AI agents securely access APIs. In this session, Gary explores how best practices for connecting AI agents to APIs are evolving, and outlines the essential identity and security building blocks organizations should put in place for the emerging AI era. The talk focuses on architectural principles and patterns rather than specific vendors or products. **SPEAKERS:** **Mariya Hristova** A People and Talent Leader who has been building tech teams across large orgs and startups for 10 years. An enthusiastic amateur in all things tech, but with a personal crusade to help improve UX and UI in open source tools. If we want to usher in the year of the penguin, we have to pay attention to that stuff! In my spare time I like to break HR Tech or volunteer my time and knowledge to help companies and candidates/employees meet each other in right way. **Adrian Tiron** Adrian Tiron is a Co-Founder & Principal Pentester/Red Teamer at FORTBRIDGE with 20 years of experience in cybersecurity. He has a proven track record of success working with top companies in the UK, US, and Europe. As a dedicated researcher and blog author, Adrian has uncovered multiple critical vulnerabilities in open-source and commercial software, contributing significantly to improving online security. **Gary Archer** Gary Archer is a Product Marketing Engineer at Curity with over 20 years’ experience as a lead developer and architect delivering investment banking solutions. His work includes leading OAuth-based migrations, designing distributed security architectures, and supporting complex business systems. At Curity, Gary focuses on teaching end-to-end security flows across web, mobile, and API environments, helping teams understand both the benefits and learning curve of modern identity architectures. **RAFFLE - win a prize (or two!) kindly donated by our sponsors!** **RAFFLE PRIZES:** **1\. NINTENDO SWITCH2 GAMING CONSOLE** **2\. FLIPPER ZERO** **TICKETS:** OWASP meetups are free and open to anyone interested in application security. Please note that you MUST REGISTER book your place to be admitted to the event by the building security. Your name will be checked against the guest list. **REGISTER HERE:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-london-chapter-meetup-tickets-1982398885431](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-london-chapter-meetup-tickets-1982398885431) **CODE OF CONDUCT:** We hope you enjoy the event, we care deeply about inclusivity and diversity so that OWASP is a comfortable and welcoming community for everyone. Please reach out to one of our chapter leaders if you have any feedback/concerns or would like to speak to us, we take these matters very seriously. OWASP Code Of Conduct: [https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/code-of-conduct](https://owasp.org/www-policy/operational/code-of-conduct) **PHOTOGRAPHY** Please note that OWASP events are open to the public, and OWASP does not restrict attendees (including OWASP staff, volunteers, sponsors, and media) from taking photos or videos at our events. The talks will be video recorded. By attending OWASP events, you acknowledge that you are in a public space and that attendees (including OWASP staff, volunteers, sponsors, and media) may capture your image in photos and videos. Nevertheless, OWASP encourages event attendees to exercise common sense and good judgment and respect the wishes of other attendees who do not wish to be photographed at the Events. **SPONSORS** This event is kindly sponsored by [Curity.io](https://curity.io) and kindly hosted by [Civo Tech Junction](https://www.civo.com/tech-junction). Additional Raffle prize sponsored by [Fortbridge](https://fortbridge.co.uk) **REGISTER TO HERE:** [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-london-chapter-meetup-tickets-1982398885431](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/owasp-london-chapter-meetup-tickets-1982398885431)

## DevOps Society Meetup with EDF **Location:** EDF UK, Nova North, 11 Bressenden Place London, SW1E 5BY **Time:** Doors open at 6PM **Drinks, snacks, talks, and networking.** We’re excited to invite you to our first in-person **DevOps Society Meetup** of 2026, proudly **sponsored by EDF**. This event brings together the DevOps, SRE, and cloud engineering community for an evening of honest conversations, real-world lessons, and networking with people who’ve actually done the work. A huge thank you to **EDF** for sponsoring the event and for providing the venue, refreshments, and support for our community. *** ## ️ Format of the Meetup: 6:00pm – 6:30pm — Networking on arrival, with food and drinks provided by EDF 6:30pm – 7:10pm — First speaker + Q&A 7:10pm – 7:20pm — Break for refreshments and networking 7:20pm – 8:00pm — Second speaker + Q&A 8:00pm onwards — More networking at the venue, then at a nearby pub. *Timings can vary slightly depending on Q&A.* *** We’re delighted to welcome **two fantastic speakers** to this EDF-hosted DevOps Society meetup. *** ## SPEAKER 1 – Steve Bowerman **Principal Software Engineer, EDF** ### Bio Steve is a technologist and thought leader with **25 years in the industry**, including **20 years in the utilities sector**, spanning startups through to large, established enterprises. Since stepping into the role of **Principal Software Engineer at EDF**, Steve has played a key role in reviewing and overhauling EDF’s approach to software engineering - bringing critical capabilities in-house and aligning teams with modern **DevOps and SRE principles**. His work focuses on long-term, sustainable transformation rather than tooling churn, helping large organisations evolve how they build, operate, and scale software. *** ### Talk Title **Rebooting the Enterprise: The DevOps Way** ### Talk Intro Building a DevOps mindset in a startup is relatively easy - it’s often the default DNA of modern engineering teams. Doing the same in a **large enterprise** is a very different challenge. In this talk, Steve will take you through **five years of transformation in 15 minutes**. He’ll share how EDF approached enterprise DevOps adoption, where things failed (and why), what ultimately worked, and the lessons learned along the way. Spoiler: **technology was the least difficult part**. This session is ideal for engineers, platform teams, and leaders working in complex organisations who want a realistic view of what enterprise DevOps transformation actually looks like. *** ## SPEAKER 2 – Matteo Emili **Director of Software Engineering, Avanade** **Bio** Matteo Emili is a Director of Software Engineering at Avanade UK and Ireland, leading the talent in Software Engineering and always looking at new ways of applying technology to solve business problems. He is a passionate Agile advocate and a technologist at heart, a Cloud Architect who is always driven by using technology as a vehicle for change and continuous improvement. A Microsoft MVP since 2010 (currently in the Azure DevOps and GitHub category), he enjoys sharing back as much as he can with the worldwide technical communities – especially within Agile and DevOps. He has founded several User Groups around Europe and he is a regular speaker at meetups and conferences. ### Talk Title **From Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering: A Step-by-Step Guide** ### Talk Bio AI-augmented software development is evolving. What started as *“vibe coding”* \- intuition\-driven\, creative experimentation with AI \- is now moving toward **agentic engineering**, a more governed and intentional approach where AI agents actively collaborate with developers while enforcing best practices and organisational standards. In this session, Matteo explores how teams can transition from unstructured AI experimentation to **agentic workflows** that balance creativity with accountability. You’ll learn how agentic engineering enables: * Faster development without sacrificing quality * Built-in governance and standards * AI collaboration that scales across teams * A practical path from experimentation to production-ready AI-assisted engineering This talk offers a clear, pragmatic view of how AI will reshape software engineering in the years ahead - and how teams can adopt it responsibly. *** Please **RSVP to secure your spot**. Spaces are limited and available on a **first-come, first-served** basis. We’re really looking forward to getting the community back together again for our first event of 2026. [Our slack community](https://join.slack.com/t/devopssociety/shared_invite/zt-3mswuylw7-MhJg1IZ70rX_GpJTluG2Cw) \- join in and introduce yourself\! [Our Youtube Channel ](https://www.youtube.com/@DevOpsSociety)for regular podcasts with DevOps professionals + more DevOps content. [Website](https://thedevopsociety.com/) [To partner with us](https://thedevopsociety.com/partnerships) EDF website - https://www.edfenergy.com/ Thanks! From the DevOps Society team [Ben](https://www.linkedin.com/in/benwhitmarsh/) and [Vytas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/vytasdevops/)

Ready to **level up your AppSec skills?** Join us at **London OWASP Training Days 2026** — a dedicated hands‑on training experience designed by and for the global application security community! From **1‑day intensive skill builders** to **multi‑day deep dives**, our curated training lineup helps security pros, developers, and architects build practical expertise you can apply immediately. **Hands‑On Security Courses:** • API Security Fundamentals - secure modern APIs with real world exercises • Security Champions Program - build security culture from within • Privacy Engineering in the Age of AI - integrate privacy by design • AppSec Program - integrate OWASP SAMM rather than relying on tooling • AI Threat Modeling - next‑generation risk thinking • Web App Security Essentials - foundational defensive & offensive skills • Mobile & IoT App Hacking - real lab hands-on practice led by experts • Pentesting / OffSec - full-stack, lifetime lab access Whether you’re starting your AppSec journey or mastering advanced techniques, our expert trainers offer practical, interactive sessions that go beyond theory - so you can protect software with confidence. **King’s College London** \| Feb 25 \- 27\, 2026 Secure your seat: https://owasp.glueup.com/event/london-owasp-training-days-2026-162538/

Ready to **level up your AppSec skills?** Join us at **London OWASP Training Days 2026** — a dedicated hands‑on training experience designed by and for the global application security community! From **1‑day intensive skill builders** to **multi‑day deep dives**, our curated training lineup helps security pros, developers, and architects build practical expertise you can apply immediately. **Hands‑On Security Courses:** • API Security Fundamentals - secure modern APIs with real world exercises • Security Champions Program - build security culture from within • Privacy Engineering in the Age of AI - integrate privacy by design • AppSec Program - integrate OWASP SAMM rather than relying on tooling • AI Threat Modeling - next‑generation risk thinking • Web App Security Essentials - foundational defensive & offensive skills • Mobile & IoT App Hacking - real lab hands-on practice led by experts • Pentesting / OffSec - full-stack, lifetime lab access Whether you’re starting your AppSec journey or mastering advanced techniques, our expert trainers offer practical, interactive sessions that go beyond theory - so you can protect software with confidence. **King’s College London** \| Feb 25 \- 27\, 2026 Secure your seat: https://owasp.glueup.com/event/london-owasp-training-days-2026-162538/

**Please register on [Eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ljc-meetup-at-capital-one-tickets-1981939102207) to join this event.** **About this event** LJC Meet-ups is a new series of events, aimed at giving all Community members an opportunity to present at an LJC event. Join us on 26th February 2026 for a London Java Community meetup hosted at Capital One. This event brings together practitioners exploring what it means to build modern, cloud‑native platforms and work effectively with AI‑powered development tools. As cloud adoption matures and AI coding agents become embedded in engineering workflows, this evening focuses on two critical themes: architecting for cloud‑native efficiency and leveraging AI agents more effectively in real‑world development. **Talk 1 – Tom Clifford‑Clarke, Lead Software Development Engineer at Capital One** *Keeping our heads in the cloud, using AI agents on the ground* Many organisations operate entirely in the cloud — but far fewer are truly cloud‑native. As architectures evolve and AI becomes a core concern, the gap between “running in the cloud” and “optimising for it” becomes increasingly costly. Tom explores why robust architectural patterns and standards are non‑negotiable today. Drawing on Capital One’s journey, he’ll cover practical approaches to Event‑Driven Architecture, serverless adoption, and service cataloguing strategies that unlock scalability, efficiency, and AI readiness — while improving the developer experience. **Talk 2 – Steve Poole, Community Director at LJC** *AI-Assisted Development and the New Risk Surface* AI-assisted coding is now a standard part of development. It accelerates delivery and reduces friction, but it also changes how risk enters our codebases. AI models replicate patterns at scale, including insecure defaults, outdated practices, and subtle flaws. In some cases, attackers can influence public training data or open-source projects, allowing weaknesses to spread quietly through tools and libraries developers trust. This talk looks at how AI-generated code fits into the modern software supply chain, and how speed, automation, and trust can be exploited. We'll examine how vulnerabilities slip past reviews, why unvetted AI output can bypass safeguards, and what these failures look like in real systems. With real-world examples, we'll focus on practical ways to review, test, and integrate AI-generated code responsibly. Strengthening your workflow instead of undermining it. AI isn't the problem. Unexamined automation is. The goal is not fear, but sharper judgment about when AI is helping, and when it needs a closer look. **Speaker Bios** **Tom Clifford‑Clarke** Lead Software Development Engineer at Capital One. Tom’s background spans large‑scale corporate software, end‑user products, and custom delivery tooling. He now focuses on cloud productivity engineering — improving developer experience and enabling teams to build high‑quality software at a sustainable pace. LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbc2/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/tbc2/) **Steve Poole** Community Director for the London Java Community. Steve is a Developer Advocate, DevOps practitioner and a long time Java developer, leader and evangelist. He’s been working on Java SDKs and JVMs since Java was less than one year old. Linkedin: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/noregressions/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/noregressions/) Huge thanks to our friends at **Capital One** for sponsoring this event and supporting our Community. This event is organised by RecWorks on behalf of the London Java Community. The London Java Community is sponsored by Hazelcast, Neo4j, Redis, and Discover

Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

**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** *Spec-Driven Development with GitHub Spec-Kit: From Intent to Implementation* Spec-driven development flips the traditional workflow on its head: instead of code being the source of truth, the specification becomes the backbone of design, collaboration, and delivery. In this session, we’ll explore how GitHub Spec-Kit enables teams to treat specifications as first-class artifacts—living documents that drive architecture, implementation, and verification. You’ll learn how Spec-Kit helps teams clearly express intent using structured, version-controlled specs that live alongside code. We’ll walk through a practical workflow that starts with defining system behavior and constraints, then progressively refines those specs into testable, automatable outcomes. Along the way, we’ll show how specs can reduce ambiguity, improve cross-functional collaboration, and make design decisions explicit before a single line of production code is written. This talk will cover: --What spec-driven development is (and what it isn’t) --How GitHub Spec-Kit fits into modern developer workflows --Using specs to align product, engineering, and AI-assisted development --Real-world examples of turning specs into implementations with confidence Whether you’re building greenfield systems, integrating AI into your stack, or trying to reduce costly rework, spec-driven development offers a scalable way to move faster without sacrificing clarity. Attendees will leave with concrete patterns and a clear mental model for adopting GitHub Spec-Kit in their own projects. **YouTube Link** TBA

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**Presenter:** Auri Rahimzadeh, Principal Software Architect, Momentum3 **Time:** Pizza at 6:00, Presentation Starts at 6:30pm Eastern **Location:** Theoris, 9000 Keystone Crossing, Suite 230, Indianapolis .NET 10 is here alongside a practically rewritten Visual Studio 2026. Learn about the new C# 14 features, VS2026 niceties, and more! Looking forward to seeing you there!

**New Dojo Location!** **Draft Day Columbus** 1130 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 We're going to try a new dojo location for a few weeks and see how it works Dojos are informal Python group study sessions where everyone interested in Python gathers to learn about Python, help others with Python, or just hang out. Everyone is welcome from Python beginners to experts. Bringing a laptop is encouraged (we'll have extension cords and power strips). If there's something you want to learn leave a comment on this invite so we can plan ahead. We're looking for topic suggestions and people interested in presenting at our monthly meetings. To this end we've set up a survey form at [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15eBKF1nQQ2XS5gzD4rvhVRHMBEj7lJtHuA9wXupS3Uc)

Come out to Improving for our monthly iOS and Mac meetings. This Month's Presentation: Nothing yet. (You should volunteer). What is Cocoaheads (http://cocoaheads.org/)? CocoaHeads is a group devoted to discussion of Apple Computer's Cocoa Framework for programming on MacOS X and iOS (including the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch). During monthly meetings, members present on their projects and offer tutorials on various programming topics. What is BuckeyeCocoa (http://buckeyecocoa.org/)? BuckeyeCocoa is a group of Objective-C/Swift developers/enthusiasts. We host monthly Cocoaheads and near-weekly NSCoder meetings in Columbus, Ohio. The meetings are free to attend. Presentations! Presenters welcome! We are always in need of people willing to present material. Any Swift and/or Objective-C related topic is welcome. Times can be 5 minutes (i.e. lightning talks) to a maximum of 2 hours. Interested? Contact info is on the BuckeyeCocoa website. To volunteer for a presentation contact us at @BuckeyeCocoa on Twitter. Follow us on Twitter! @BuckeyeCocoa (https://twitter.com/#!/Buckeyecocoa/) For more information: http://buckeyecocoa.org/