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Connect with startup founders, tech entrepreneurs, and professionals in business, finance & tech. **💼 Note re contactless cards:** Free RSVP gives entry only - no contactless card included. For the card, book a paid ticket when available. 👔 **Dress Code:** Smart casual. Please avoid hoodies and sportswear, as this is a business networking event rather than a fully informal gathering. 📅 Agenda 18:30 – 21:30 When you arrive, please ask the receptionist or bar staff about the networking event. They will point you in the direction of our event area. Enjoy informal business networking in central London (Fitzrovia). On arrival, ask reception about the networking event - hosts can introduce you to others, then mix and mingle freely. ✅ Event Highlights • 3 hours of quality networking
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 • 40 spots only 🔹 About the Event Want to grow your network with London’s innovators? Join us in Fitzrovia - next to Meta - for an informal evening where real business connections happen. Meet: • Startup founders & entrepreneurs
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Hi new friends and old! We're baaack! As a smaller group, we make meaningful connections with like-minded data professionals. Lifelong friendships are forged along the way! Whether you're new in town, want to expand your social circle, get into the data and AI space, or see a friend you know, this is the place to be! No guest speakers nor rigid agenda, just a casual meetup and lots of fun conversation! 🥳 See you soon! NOTE: Please remember to bring your ID with you, as all guests must be of legal age to enter the venue. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **💼 Looking for Work?** If you're a data professional looking for work, check out Datalytes. Building your profile there helps potential employers find you based on your skills. There's also a cash reward if you have a friend you could refer. Check out [https://datalytes.com](https://datalytes.com) **🤝 Code of Conduct:** The Friendly Data Meetup welcomes all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, backgrounds, identities etc. There is a strict no discrimination policy in adherence to our code of conduct and our guiding principles. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for hateful or antisocial behaviour. In short, be kind to others. Do not insult or put down others. Behave professionally, don't make others feel uncomfortable. Remember that harassment and sexist, racist, or exclusionary jokes are not appropriate for The Friendly Data Meetup. **🌱 Donations, Volunteers and Patrons Welcome:** The Friendly Data Meetup is completely volunteer run and not for profit. Donations and ideas are very welcome to fund some more exciting activities as summer is coming up! Buy us a coffee or come and chat with us. Support us: https://bit.ly/support-friendly-data-meetup \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **About Us** 🤗 Welcome data professionals and friends! Sometimes, it can be difficult to make friends within the field, and that's what we're all about! We're a group of like minded individuals who understand the highs and lows of working in data and tech. ✅ Our primary goal is to have **higher quality conversations** that are more meaningful, with smaller groups so that we get to spend more attention on each individual. 💯 If you're already reading this, you're definitely welcome! **We welcome everyone**, whether you're already in the data field, looking to get started or just curious! 🗨️ **Bring your friends**, bring your plus ones, we're all just here to have a good laugh and a good chat about the world, even if it isn't always about our work. **Our values:** 📖 **Openness** \- We welcome everyone 🤝 **Trust** \- Build long\-lasting friendships together 💝 **Care** \- Be kind to others and help each other out **Who it's for** \- Data Scientists \- Data Engineers \- Data Analysts \- AI Engineers \- ML Engineers \- Software Engineers \- Data Product Managers \- Financial and Quantitative Modellers \- Entrepreneurs\, Contractors \- Anyone who works with Data \- Anyone looking to get into the space \- Friends **How to Make the Most of the Meetup** The Friendly Data Meetup has one simple purpose - meaningful connections. We're not just a community of people, **we're friends** who get invested in each others lives. We check in on our friends regularly, and personally. So come and join us, **more than just once or twice!**

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Join us for discussions about what’s happening in the world of XP, UX and software engineering in general. **What to expect:** Lively discussion amongst a diverse group of members within a friendly and safe space. New members welcome, the only thing we ask is that you care about software engineering and are happy to offer an opinion or two. **When and where:** Expect people to start arriving from 5.30pm UK. The meetup will officially run until \~8.30pm UK (but you won't be kicked out!) Upstairs at The City Pride, 28 Farringdon Ln, London EC1R 3AN (5 min walk from Farringdon station) This venue is not wheel-chair accessible, sadly. **Agenda:** 5.30pm Soft start - everyone mingling 6.00pm 15 mins for lightning talks 6.15pm Topic Proposals 6.25pm Voting on topics 6.30pm First session - break out into groups, discussions happen 7.00pm Come back together, summarise any a-has 7.15pm Second session - break out into groups, discuss more 7.45pm Come back together again, share a-has 8.00pm Wrap up, then either farewell, or carry on talking If you have been to XTC at the City Pride before, you may be familiar with the excellent pizzas there. We no longer have a budget to buy them for the group, but participants should feel very free to order for themselves. *** About XTC The eXtreme Tuesday Club (XTC) is London's oldest agile meetup, and has been meeting since 1999. Initially the meetup was focused on discussing Extreme Programming (XP), but it has expanded to include anything XP, agile, lean, or the larger context in which we do software development activities. We welcome all software development newbies, practitioners, and experts to discuss topics of interest over drinks. Follow @extremetuesday (https://twitter.com/extremetuesday) on Twitter for announcements and updates, or use the hashtag #XTCLondon (https://twitter.com/hashtag/XTCLondon) to find and share insights.

**Ready for a new challenge?** 🌍 Why not learn **the second most spoken language in the world**? Spanish will open the doors to a **fascinating world** full of culture, history, and traditions. Through this language, you’ll discover the **richness of its countries, the deliciousness of its cuisine, the passion of its music, the depth of its literature, the brilliance of its art, and the warmth of its people**. If any of these things excite you, **this course is the perfect opportunity** to immerse yourself in the incredible Hispanic world. **Start today and take your first step toward a world without borders!** This course is designed for complete beginners who have never studied the Spanish language before. **Class Information** Maximum 8 students. Students must be 18+ years old. All our Online Spanish language lessons take place via **Zoom**. **Price - £200**. Payment method - Bank transfer. Once we have the minimum of students, we’ll send you an invoice. For this course we'll use the book **Aula Internacional Plus 1 ( Editorial Difusión)**. **If you are interested in joining this group, please send an email with the course title to hola@laescuelaspanish.com** **Class Schedule** * **Tuesday 6th January 2026 -14th April 2026** * 12:00 PM -13:00 PM (UK time) * 15 hours over 15 weeks **Communication goals** * Greeting people * Introducing yourself * Asking and giving personal details * Talking about where you want to go and what you want to do * Talking about reasons. * Talking about your language skills. * Describing places * Expressing existence (*hay*) and location * Talking about the weather **Grammar** * Gender * The present tense: the three regular conjugations:-*ar, -er, -ir* * Verbs: *ser, llamarse, querer* * Some uses of *hay* * Other verbs: *Ser* vs *estar* * Personal pronouns * Some uses of *por*, *para*, *porque* * The articles * Superlatives * Quantifiers: *muy, mucho, mucha, muchos, muchas* * Interrogatives: *qué, cuál/cuáles, cuántos/cuántas, dónde, cómo* **Vocabulary** * Leisure activities * Numbers * Professions * Places of work * Nationalities * Languages * Geography * Tourist attractions * Seasons * Cardinal points * Weather Find extra information on our website: [www.laescuelaspanish.com](https://laescuelaspanish.com/)

Please Note: This event is advertised on multiple platforms. Please RSVP and get a ticket on Mindstone (https://community.mindstone.com/events/mindstone-london-january-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot. Welcome to the most electrifying and ground-breaking AI Meetup in London! 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-london-january-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-london-january-ai-meetup) to view the agenda and guarantee a spot.

**This event is kindly sponsored by Nuaware.** **Raffle prizes are kindly sponsored by GitGuardian and Docker.** **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)** **Venue Location**: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London E1 6LA **Nearest Tube Stations:** Shoreditch High Street Overground (2 min walk), Liverpool Street (15 min walk) **Doors Open at 6pm** for registration, pizza, drinks and networking. The talks start at 6:30pm (we start on time!). **TALKS:** **OWASP Introduction, Welcome and News** \- Sam Stepanyan\, Andra Lezza\, Sherif Mansour \- OWASP London Chapter Leaders **"DNS Based OSINT Techniques for Product and Service Discovery" -** Rishi Chudasama This talk will explain how to map products and services by passively detecting DNS TXT records. By examining these records, we can identify technologies used in an organisation's infrastructure without directly probing the target **"Race Against The Workflows: Stealing GitHub Tokens from Docker Images" -** Gaëtan Ferry Your Dockerfile says COPY . . and you think, "What could go wrong?" Turns out: a lot. We're diving into a sneaky GitHub Actions vulnerability where your authentication tokens get stored inside Docker image layers and published to public registries, where anyone can grab them. A race follows, between your workflow finishing and attackers downloading your Docker layers to loot the secrets hiding inside. Learn how this works, how to exploit it, and how to make sure your pipelines aren't leaking secrets to the world. **"Securing the SDLC: From Container Images to AI Agents" -** Tharinda Basnayake This presentation examines the evolution of supply chain security challenges from container images to AI agents. We'll explore how modern development practices create new attack vectors, from containers running hundreds of unnecessary packages to AI agents accessing enterprise systems without proper security controls **SPEAKERS:** **Rishi C (@rxerium)** Rishi is a London-based cyber security researcher specialising in zero days, vulnerability research, threat intelligence, OSINT and risk management, dedicated to strengthening cyber resilience through proactive discovery and defence. **Gaetan Ferry (@*mabote*)** Gaetan is a security researcher with a decade of experience uncovering software vulnerabilities. After establishing himself in offensive security in 2015, he transitioned to security research in 2022, bringing his hands-on expertise in application security. His track record includes uncovering significant vulnerabilities in enterprise-grade systems like Cisco Nexus and Apache HTTPD. Gaetan loves sharing his knowledge through blog posts, speaking at conferences, or hands-on security training sessions at universities and private organizations. **Tharinda Basnayake** Tharinda Basnayake is a Technical Account Manager at Docker and has worked with open source developer tools his entire career. Currently, he primarily works with Docker's strategic customers in the finance and consulting sectors. **RAFFLE - win a prize (or two!) kindly donated by our sponsors!** **TICKETS:** OWASP meetups are free and open to anyone interested in application security. Please note that you MUST book your place to be admitted to the event by the building security. Your name will be checked against the guest list **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.

Learn how to start and launch an eCommerce business in this **practical, in-person masterclass** in Canary Wharf, London. You’ll be guided step by step through setting up an online store, listing products, and learning the basics of eCommerce marketing. **Duration:** 3 hours (includes a short refreshment break) ⭐ Feedback from past attendees available on [Google Reviews.](https://www.google.com/search?q=GETshop&oq=GETshop&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j69i60l4.3935j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x48761ccd547f8caf:0xde47368eccbd651b,1,,,) **What you’ll learn** * What you need to start an eCommerce business * How to set up an eCommerce website (live demo) * Product photography and product listings * Organising products and categories * Basic website customisation * Connecting your store to eBay and Temu * eCommerce marketing basics: SEO and consistency * Product sourcing and handling refunds * Q&A and open networking * Beginners looking to start an online business * Aspiring eCommerce sellers and founders * Anyone wanting a practical, hands-on introduction to eCommerce **Course creators** **[Getshop Today](www.getshop.today)**[ – UK-based eCommerce platform with local support](www.getshop.today) **[Speed eCam](www.speedecam.com)**[ – AI tool for fast eCommerce listings across platforms](www.speedecam.com) **Requirements** * Bring a laptop (strongly recommended) * Please arrive on time – late arrivals (15+ mins) cannot join due to step-by-step training * Basic computer skills required **Tip:** Create a free demo account on the Getshop Today platform before attending for the best experience. 🎟 **Free - spaces are limited. Register early.** ⭐ Feedback from past attendees available on [Google Reviews.](https://www.google.com/search?q=GETshop&oq=GETshop&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j69i60l4.3935j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x48761ccd547f8caf:0xde47368eccbd651b,1,,,) *After registering, join our group to receive alerts about future courses.*

## Details **Abstract:** A honeypot is a system for which there is no intended legitimate access, so what happens when you place three honeypots on the public Internet, in three different countries? Jonathan will explain what a honeypot is before talking through his research from July 2025, and comparing it to previous research in 2021 and 2022. You may find this year’s most popular password surprising!

Start your eCommerce journey with confidence. This **3-hour, beginner-friendly masterclass** shows you how to set up an online store, list products, and start marketing - step by step. **⭐ Feedback** Previous attendees have left **[5-star Google reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=GETshop&oq=GETshop&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j69i60l4.3935j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x48761ccd547f8caf:0xde47368eccbd651b,1,,,)**[.](https://www.google.com/search?q=GETshop&oq=GETshop&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j69i60l4.3935j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x48761ccd547f8caf:0xde47368eccbd651b,1,,,) **📚 What You’ll Learn** * How to start an eCommerce business from scratch * How to set up an online store (live demo) * How to list products quickly using AI tools * Basics of SEO and online marketing * How to sell across platforms like eBay & Temu **🛠 What We’ll Cover** * What you need to start an eCommerce business * Choosing the right marketing strategy * Building your eCommerce website (practical demo) * Product photography & listings * Website categories & basic customisation * Marketplace integrations (eBay / Temu) * SEO basics & why consistency matters * Product sourcing, refunds & common mistakes * Q&A + open networking ☕ **Light refreshments included** **🤖 Tools You’ll Use** * **[Getshop Today](www.getshop.today)**[ - UK-based eCommerce platform with local support](www.getshop.today) * **[Speed eCam](www.speedecam.com)**[ - AI tool to create listings fast and publish across platforms](www.speedecam.com) **🎯 Who This Is For** * Beginners thinking about eCommerce * Side-hustlers and early-stage founders * Anyone who wants a **practical, no-fluff introduction** ⚠️ Not suitable if you have very limited computer skills. **💡 Why Join?** * Hands-on, step-by-step training * Clear explanations in simple language * Personal guidance during the session * Learn real tools you can use immediately **💻 What to Bring** * **Laptop (strongly recommended)** * Arrive **on time** \- late arrivals \(15\+ mins\) can’t join due to step\-by\-step training **⚠️ Important (Please Read)** ✅ If you can, please create a **FREE demo account** on the Getshop Today platform before the session. This will increase your learning speed and quality considerably. ⏰ Please arrive on time - this is a structured, practical class **⭐ Feedback** Previous attendees have left **[5-star Google reviews](https://www.google.com/search?q=GETshop&oq=GETshop&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j69i60l4.3935j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x48761ccd547f8caf:0xde47368eccbd651b,1,,,)**[.](https://www.google.com/search?q=GETshop&oq=GETshop&aqs=chrome..69i57j69i59j69i60l4.3935j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#lrd=0x48761ccd547f8caf:0xde47368eccbd651b,1,,,) **📌 Register Now** Spaces for this free eCommerce masterclass are limited! Once registered, don't forget to join tis group to get alerts for future courses and other events.

**Tim Ruffles presents:** *Efficient Reconciliation and Flow Control for Anti-Entropy Protocols* [https://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/rvr/papers/flowgossip.pdf](https://www.cs.cornell.edu/home/rvr/papers/flowgossip.pdf) The ideas in this paper influenced [systems at Amazon](https://www.cs.cornell.edu/projects/ladis2008/materials/rvr.pdf?), and beyond, e.g. Cassandra, Ringpop from Uber (used in Temporal). **Abstract** The paper shows that anti-entropy protocols can process only a limited rate of updates, and proposes and evaluates a new state reconciliation mechanism as well as a flow control scheme for anti-entropy protocols. **The Speaker** Tim is an engineer at [poolside.ai](http://poolside.ai/), previously at Plaid & GitHub **Location**: Appold St and Worship St corner London EC2A 2AG https://maps.app.goo.gl/GmCdcBLBCLR2ifou7 The nearest tube/train station is Liverpool St The entrance is located at the street level. This is not the main entrance of the building. **Checkin instructions:** \- Please proceed to the registration desk\. \- Have ready your Meetup handle for registration\, you need to be on the list to enter \- A small wristband will be handled to you \- There are drinks available for the night\, but no food\. **The schedule:** • 6.15pm: welcome and chitchat • 6:30pm: presentation starts • 8:00pm: presentation end Meetup are captured on video and uploaded on the PWL London Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYe-1uDIkjPtuH_qhoybnA

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Hello and welcome to our next **GenAI UK in-person event**, delivered **in collaboration with [Data & AI Leaders](https://www.meetup.com/data-and-ai-leaders-uk/)**[.](https://www.meetup.com/data-and-ai-leaders-uk/) This session brings together engineers, ML practitioners, data and platform teams, product leaders, and technologists who are building and operating generative AI systems in real-world environments, alongside senior practitioners responsible for scaling those capabilities inside organisations. This collaborative session focuses on what happens when GenAI moves beyond experimentation, exploring how AI capabilities are built, scaled, and operated in production, and how teams reduce operational toil while maintaining security, reliability, and delivery velocity. Our meetups are friendly, welcoming, and practitioner-led, creating space for the community to learn from real systems, real teams, and real trade-offs. This session will include technical and experience-led talks, Q&A, and open discussion with members of the GenAI UK community. **We run:** • Online events for our UK & global audience • In-person meetups in London Please keep an eye on our Meetup page for future sessions. We are delighted to host this **in-person GenAI UK event in London on the 22nd of January**, in collaboration with **[Data & AI Leaders](https://www.meetup.com/data-and-ai-leaders-uk/)** and **[Incident.io](https://incident.io/)**. **Speakers and Sessions:** **Speaker: [Dylan Ratcliffe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanratcliffe/), Founder at Overmind** **Session Title: How We Detected Toil among 36,000 Changes** How much engineering effort is spent on work that doesn’t add real value? In this talk, Dylan shares how nearly 37,000 infrastructure changes were analysed to quantify toil, identify safe automation opportunities, and reduce manual effort using data-driven models and AI-supported approval workflows. **Speaker: [Rory Malcolm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-m-m/), Product Engineer at Incident.io** **Session Title: My first year as an AI engineer** Rory walks through Incident.io’s first year building an AI capability, covering both the technical and organisational challenges of moving from early experimentation to a team able to make meaningful progress against real AI goals. **Agenda:** 18:00 — Welcome & refreshments 18:30 — Introduction - [Ethan Sumner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/) 18:35 — [Dylan Ratcliffe](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanratcliffe/) 19:10 — Break 19:20 — [Rory Malcolm](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rory-m-m/) 19:55 — Close & networking **We are always keen to hear from:** • Speakers — demos, applied GenAI projects, engineering deep dives • Sponsors — support for venues, recording, accessibility or community initiatives • Collaborators — meetups, research groups and ecosystem partners If you’d like to speak, sponsor, or collaborate on a future session, please get in touch with **[Ethan Sumner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethansumner404/) via LinkedIn or Meetup**. This community forms part of the **[Community Stack ecosystem](https://www.meetup.com/pro/generative-ai-uk-community/)** and follows the **Community Stack Code of Conduct**, helping us maintain a respectful, inclusive and welcoming environment for all attendees. We look forward to seeing you in January, and for those planning ahead, the **next [GenAI UK online](https://www.meetup.com/generative-ai-uk-community/events/312728629/) event takes place on the 3rd of March**.

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group × DevOps Columbus** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS, Columbus HashiCorp User Group, and DevOps Columbus meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/

## Learn Infrastructure-as-Code (the FUN Way) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: Azure CBUS × Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. ### What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time ### Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐 Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! https://sessionize.com/cbus-hug-2026/

## Details \#\# Learn Infrastructure\-as\-Code \(the FUN Way\) — Through Minecraft 🎮☁️ **Joint Meetup: DevOps Columbus - Azure CBUS - Columbus HashiCorp User Group** What if learning Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code didn’t feel like a whitepaper… but more like a game? Join us for a joint DevOps Columbus, Azure CBUS and Columbus HashiCorp User Group meetup where **Mark Tinderholt** \(Principal Architect\, Microsoft Azure \| HashiCorp Ambassador \| “The Azure Terraformer”\) shows how **Minecraft** can be used as a surprisingly powerful way to understand real-world Infrastructure-as-Code concepts. In this session, Mark will demonstrate how Terraform and Azure can be used to provision, configure, and manage Minecraft servers—while teaching the same patterns you’d use for production cloud infrastructure. \#\#\# What we’ll cover * Infrastructure-as-Code fundamentals using **Terraform** * Provisioning real infrastructure on **Azure** * Applying **IaC best practices** (immutability, repeatability, versioning) * How playful environments like Minecraft make complex concepts *click* * Why learning through experimentation beats click-ops every time \#\#\# Who should attend * Developers, platform engineers, and cloud engineers * Terraform users (new or experienced) * Anyone curious about Infrastructure-as-Code but tired of boring examples * Minecraft fans who want to see it used in a totally unexpected way No prior Minecraft experience required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn infrastructure the fun way. Come for the blocks, stay for the Terraform. 🧱➡️📐

**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** GitHub Copilot is rapidly changing how developers write, understand, and maintain code. Powered by generative AI and deeply integrated into modern development environments, Copilot acts as an intelligent coding assistant, helping developers move faster while maintaining quality and focus. In this session, we’ll explore what GitHub Copilot is, how it works, and where it fits into a real-world developer workflow. We’ll break down what Copilot can (and cannot) do, where it can be used, and how licensing differs for individuals and organizations. Most importantly, this talk goes beyond theory with a live, hands-on demo showcasing Copilot inside the IDE and on GitHub, demonstrating how it can assist with code generation, refactoring, learning new APIs, and accelerating day-to-day development tasks. Designed for developers, technical leads, and engineering managers, this session provides a practical introduction to AI-assisted development, highlights best practices for getting value from Copilot, and closes with guidance on how to continue learning and evolving alongside this rapidly advancing tool. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GitHub Copilot can enhance productivity, improve developer experience, and fit into modern software teams today, not someday. **YouTube Link** TBA

Whether you've never done improv before, or you've done it for so long you knew Del Close on a personal level, or anywhere in between, come join us! Swing by *Gresso's* for the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup** for some fun and games! The idea behind improv is to create entire scenes from scratch based on a suggestion from the audience. This can be done in game form, like *Whose Line Is It Anyway*, *ComedySportz*, or *Wild 'n Out*; it could also be done to tell stories, like *Middleditch and Schwartz*. Our meetup, which is central Ohio's longest running (and free!) weekly comedy event, brings the games (and occasionally different forms) for you to play in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment. Not only is it a lot of fun, but you get to work on thinking faster on your feet, plus it's an excellent way to meet new people and make friendships that'll last a lifetime! Ask yourself if you want to join the **Columbus Improv Comedy Meetup**, and say "Yes, And" that you'll have fun!

**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). For this first meeting of the year, we will be reviewing submissions for the [Your Program is Hideous and Obfuscated Challenge (YPHOC). ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13zbxwElpJqPMuAN4Ele2hUgsqtFKzH3OCTL5NEeiLKQ)Submissions for this challenge are due by January 12th, 2026. The details can be found here: or on our website http://www.cohpy.org See Our [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

2026 may be the last year many developers write code by hand. We need coding agents to solve complex problems in production codebases, but vibe coding alone won’t get us there. Vibe coding is all gas, no brakes. It burns up the context window until the agent slips on its own slop. You can go fast at first, but the more you stuff into the context window, the more tangled its outputs get. While the industry is rapidly increasing code generation speed, we still have to understand, review, merge, and maintain what gets shipped. This talk featuring Michael Geiger will outline how coding agents (Claude Code + Gas Town) work and a framework for orchestrating them to solve complicated problems in complex codebases. It’s about steering the model: doing the research to align intent, planning the approach up front, implementing in parallel steps, and breaking early. Human judgment still matters, but it should be spent on high-leverage decisions: what to build, what to forbid, and “what is quality?”, not cleaning up slop. Attendees will leave with a checklist to identify workflow and environment gaps that hold agents back, so you and your team can ship higher-quality software starting tomorrow.