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Hosted by UpCloud **Agenda** 17:00 Doors open 17:30 Welcome / DevOps Finland & UpCloud 17:45 Risk-Based Cloud: EU Data Sovereignty / Michael Samarin, VP, Head of Cloud & Partnerships @ Futurice 18:30 \*\*\* break \*\*\* 18:45 Azure policy testing / Juho Saarinen, Test & DevOps Architect @ Witted Mavericks 19:30 Free discussion 21:00 Doors close **Risk-Based Cloud: EU Data Sovereignty** This talk examines the critical legal clash between EU GDPR and the pervasive US CLOUD Act. Understand why the EU-US Data Privacy Framework is a high-risk foundation. Compare the strengths of US hyperscalers against EU sovereign cloud providers. We will also cover the vital importance of securing physical access to critical data and services in a sovereign cloud context. I’m a technology executive, business leader, people leader, and educator with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. Currently, I lead our cloud offerings, drive cloud upskilling initiatives for our teams, and manage strategic technology partnerships. I bridge the gap between business and technology, advising on how to solve customer challenges using cloud, data, and AI solutions from Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, Databricks, Snowflake, and other leading providers. Example of my past talks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW4GJoEBxqc **Azure policy testing** Presenting how Azure policy testing could be done in perfect world using (PoC level) application allowing testing of policies without deployment. Juho has been consultant for 2 decades, and interested about technology like different cloud platforms and programming languages. Easily thinks "How hard can it be", which was also initiating thought for this talk. **Streaming:** https://youtube.com/live/xgShm3XgS1A?feature=share **Join our slack:** [http://www.devopsfinland.org/](http://www.devopsfinland.org/) **LinkedIn:** [https://www.linkedin.com/company/102919614](https://www.linkedin.com/company/102919614)

📅 Tuesday, 10 February 2026 🕔 17:00 – 20:00 📍 Codemate Office (Kaisaniemenkatu 1 B, 5th floor), Helsinki. Hosted by Codemate. 🍕 Pizza & drinks included — limited to ~60 attendees for high-quality conversations. AI tools and features are now common across product roadmaps — but the toughest work is designing AI that fits real workflows, governing it, and scaling it in production. This meetup brings together product-level UX, enterprise platform strategy, solo-founder validation techniques, and indie app monetization — four practical angles on shipping AI that creates value.🎤 Talks & Speakers 🔹 Ville Lindfors - Director of AI, Cloud & Data at CodemateUpgrading CX with AI – Building Production-Ready Generative Interfaces How can AI improve real user experiences inside your existing apps? In this developer-focused session, Ville Lindfors presents GenUI, a concept for generative interfaces built with Flutter and Firebase that connects LLM capabilities directly to real user actions. You’ll learn how to bring AI into customer-facing applications securely, and see a live example of how to integrate these patterns into production-ready environments. 🔹 Paramartha Sajjana Narendradhipa - Founder, Startup Blueprint | Maria01 From Idea to Validation: Solo-Building with AI Para from Maria 01, will share how he leveraged AI to solo built a validation tool for idea stage startup founders. Recently launched and already over 100+ founders have started to build using Startup Blueprint, attracting interests from both local, and international idea stage VCs and Accelerators. 🔹 Murat Menzilci - Developer Adovcate at Adapty.io From $0 to $10K MRR: The Indie App Playbook A hands-on playbook based on building and growing an indie app to its first $10K in revenue. Covering launch strategy, growth experiments, monetization choices, and the mistakes that shaped the final result, with clear takeaways for solo app builders. 🔹 Jarkko Lipponen - Chief GenAI Officer at Teamit.fiEnterprise GenAI Platforms: From Strategy to Execution Jarkko Lipponen, Chief GenAI Officer at Teamit, will share how organizations can move beyond GenAI pilots and build enterprise-ready AI platforms. He’ll cover aligning AI initiatives with real business value, designing secure and governed GenAI architectures, and scaling AI across teams using platform thinking and agent-based automation. 🗓️ Agenda 17:00 — Doors open 17:30 — Welcome & kickoff (GDG Helsinki) 17:45 — Ville Lindfors 18:05 — Jarkko Lipponen 18:25 — Break, pizza & networking 19:00 — Para 19:15 — Murat 19:30 – 20:00 — Networking & conversations Agenda --- Speakers Murat Menzilci - http://adapty.io/ (Developer Advocate - Growth Expert) Ville Lindfors - Codemate (Director of AI, Cloud & Data) , Paramartha Sajjana Narendradhipa - Startup Blueprint (Founder) Jarkko Lipponen - Teamit (Chief GenAI Officer) Hosted By Azidin Shairi, GDG Organizer * GDG Helsinki Organizer * Google Developer Expert baderkhane oussama, GDG Helsinki Team Niko Hälvä, Developer Advocate I used to be developer like you but then I took an arrow in the knee. Matteo Nista, Front-End Engineer Marko Nissilä, GDG Helsinki Lauri Suomalainen, GDG Helsinki Cloud Architect and consultant. Helming the Cloud Consulting function at Teamit. Enthusiastic about Google Cloud and building superb IT organisations. Eliška Čejpová, GDG organizer Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-helsinki-presents-from-hype-to-shipping-ai-products-platforms-amp-profitable-apps/.

Join us for an empowering workshop hosted by Helsinki Toastmasters, focusing on mastering confidence and communication skills. Whether you are a seasoned public speaker or just starting your journey, this event is tailored for individuals looking to boost their self-empowerment and enhance their leadership skills. Our experienced mentors will share valuable insights on how to speak with conviction, project confidence, and become a compelling communicator. Connect with like-minded individuals, network with professionals, and engage in thought-provoking discussions aimed at personal development and positive thinking. Elevate your public speaking game, gain inspiration, and set yourself on the path to success. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and unleash your full potential. Helsinki Toastmasters welcomes you to this interactive event that promises to be both educational and fun. The meeting is in English language, meet and greet starts at 17:30, meeting starts at 17:45 pm sharp. Warmly welcome as a guest.

AWS re:Invent conference was held in November/December 2025 in Las Vegas.­ The AWS Community Finland together with Vivicta organizes an AWS re:Invent re:Cap meetup event, which summarizes the most important announcements delivered during the conference, helping you further use these technologies to innovate and improve. We will have special guest doing the re:cap, the Nordics own AWS Principal Developer Advocate, Gunnar Grosch. You do not want to miss this. This unique gathering offers an opportunity to connect with industry peers and experts, in preparation for your fast-start in 2026. **Finding Vivicta & Vivicta Privacy Notice** * https://awsfinland2026.blob.core.windows.net/finding-us/Finding%20Vivicta%20Oy.pdf * https://www.vivicta.com/en/privacy-notice/ **You need to have a valid ID to enter the premises, full name in registration would also be helpful.** \- Doors open 17:00 \(registration at lobby\) \- Re:cap starts 17:30 \- 18:00 \- Building Future\-Proof Terraform: DRY & Reusable Module Evolution for AI\-Compatible IaC – Applied to Palo Alto VM\-Series Centralized Model on AWS 18:30 \- 19:15 \(Victor Morales\, Vivicta\) \- Doors close 20:30

Welcome to our new photography group! This is the final sign-up session for **Through Our Lens**, an ongoing empowerment photography and community storytelling workshop at MIITTI, Lapinlahden Lähde. This session is **for those who have attended one of the introductory sessions** and are considering joining the regular weekly group. You’ll always have space to ask questions and decide whether you’d like to participate. **: About commitment :** This is a process-based workshop series that builds over time. While life situations can change, we ask participants to join with the intention of attending sessions regularly and taking part in the shared group process. The quality of the workshops depends on mutual presence, respect, and continuity within the group. **:Through Our Lens:** Through Our Lens is a community-focused photography series combining empowerment photography, identity exploration, and creative storytelling. Using only everyday mobile phones, participants learn to notice, capture, and express their personal experiences through images. The project aims to: * Create meaningful social connections. * Strengthen cross-cultural understanding * Support integration through shared creative expression * Empower migrants and refugees to tell their own stories * Build community through participatory arts practices Grounded in the principles of empowerment photography, the project centres participants as authors of their own narratives. Through workshops, storytelling exercises, and a community exhibition, participants reflect on their daily life, belonging, hopes, roots, identities, and experiences of belonging. Finally, with the help of reflective sharing circles, and a small exhibition, participants share these themes with other participants and to the public. **: WHEN**: After two introductory meetings, the group will finally begin with meetings on 10th of February and continue until mid-March. In between the meetings, there will be individual work based on the prompts presented during the groups. Registration is mandatory. **: WHERE**: Tallipääty, MIITTI office Lapinlahden Lähde [Lapinlahdenpolku 8](https://maps.app.goo.gl/SdMzAv5HUF3m1DZw9) 00180 Helsinki (How to find us: When entering through the gates of the courtyard of the yellow main building of Lapinlahden Lähde, the door to MIITTI's office is the first one on your left-hand side.) **: IMPORTANT**: Spots are limited to ensure a comfortable group size, make sure to reserve yours! If you want to be part of the MIITTI community, follow us on our other platforms: IG: instagram.com/miitti1 Facebook: facebook.com/miitti1 Web: [lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti](http://lapinlahdenlahde.fi/projekti/miitti?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhI0e3d8NmFca7kUBAFd9PUP6MdZ7AumWmL2yGzH_AVqec6SiRsQ__bgi9VG_aem_2jRCWxk-Ojz9kLnu83nexQ) Whatsapp: Join our Whatsapp community network to join your favourite group and stay connected with the other members! When you participate in one of our groups or events, just ask the group facilitator to add you to the community!

Learning Finnish in Finland can be difficult because Finns tend to switch to English. That is one of the reasons people like our Finnish language café: you get to practice Finnish with Finns :) The events are completely free and there is always a native speaker to facilitate the conversation and to help find the right words. The coffee is good too ☕😋🇦🇹 Tervetuloa! When? ⏰ Usually Tuesday to Friday from 15:00 - 16:00 Where? 📍 In a cozy Viennese coffee house: The Good Coffee Company, Eerikinkatu 33, Helsinki The Good Coffee Company A Taste of Vienna 🇦🇹 Eerikinkatu 33, 00180 Helsinki Please visit our Facebook page for updates and changes: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodCoffeeCompany/events

**Speaker Spotlight: Dima Zareefa** Join us for an inspiring talk by **Dima Zareefa**, founder and CEO of **Eventive Oy**, an event company based in **Lippulaiva, Espoo**. Dima will share her entrepreneurial journey: how she started her business in Finland, the challenges she faced along the way, and how she navigated obstacles to build Eventive Oy into what it is today. Her story offers honest insights into resilience, adaptation, and the realities of entrepreneurship. This session is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs, business students, and anyone interested in learning what it truly takes to turn an idea into a successful company in Finland. The event is also an opportunity for professional networking, and for young aspiring professionals to meet likeminded people.

Helmikuun [Wonna](https://wonna.fi)-meetupissa 🌺 Design System Product Owner [Laura Karhu](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurakarhu/) ja DS Developer [Laura Sirola](https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurasirola/) kertovat, miten panostus design systemiin saadaan tuottamaan arvoa, sekä yleisesti että Traficomin design systemin tapauksessa. Tiivistä asiaa laajalla skaalalla business casen laskennasta aina käytännön vinkkeihin käyttöönottoa tukevan devaajakokemuksen tarjoamisesta. 🌺 Lead Developer [Valtteri Laakso](https://www.linkedin.com/in/valtterilaakso/) ja PO [Hilkka Huotar](https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilkkahuotari/)i jakavat kokemuksia siitä, millainen vaikutus vahvalla design systemillä on, kun softakehitystiimi tehostaa devausta generatiivisen tekoälyn avulla. Tuttuun tyyliin keskustelu on vapaata ja tarjolla on pizzaa ja virvokkeita. Tervetuloa kuulemaan ja jakamaan kokemuksia ja oppeja siitä, kuinka tehdään hyvää softaa arvontuottoa jatkuvasti parantaen, kestävästä tahdista tinkimättä!

Low-Key Data Meetups with Helsinki Data Week are back for 2026! Our first meetup of the year takes place in Kaisla a day after the [CDOIQ Nordic Symposium 2026](https://www.aaltoee.fi/en/programs/cdoiq-nordic-symposium) \- consider this our unofficial fringe afterparty for this wonderful conference\, of which Helsinki Data Week is proud to be a Community Partner\! We will open the event with a little discussion on the themes of the CDOIQ event and our learnings there. After that, it's free mingling and refreshments from the bar as usual! Join us in Kaisla at 17:00 on Thursday, Feb 12!

Zurihac shirts, or other Haskell events paraphernalia mark the spot! :D You're invited to Haskell Office Hours, a laid-back meetup where you can ask questions, get help setting up the Haskell toolchain, or just hang out with fellow Haskellers. This meetup is geared for newcomers, but experts are also welcome to show up and join in the knowledge-sharing. This meetup will occur every second week and RSVP is preferred. Meetup starts at 19:00 and runs until 20:00. For more coordination, join our [Newcomers Matrix room!](https://matrix.to/#/!wnXpJkwWACgSBBzwDh:matrix.org?via=chreekat.net&via=matrix.org&via=rauhala.info) Happy Haskelling!

Welcome to our Solita tech meetup! In this meetup, you’ll have a chance to connect with likeminded people, enjoy pizza & beverages, and hear interesting presentations. **Bad hackers, good presentations** **16.30** Doors open **17.00** Welcome words **🇬🇧** \| Miika Heini\, Solita **17.15** Windows EDR and its common blind spots **🇬🇧** \| Teemu Laakso\, Solita **17.45** Break **18.00** AI Agents and Cybersecurity **🇬🇧** \| Aleksi Blomqvist\, Traficom **18.30** Pizza **19.00** The Story of DDoS **🇬🇧** \| Iiro Uusitalo\, Supercell **19.30** Break **19.45** Building an AI Policy Like Lego, Not Like Law **🇬🇧** \| Jolly Trivedi\, Women4Cyber Finland **20.15** Break **20.30** Cyber resilience and harmful influencing **🇬🇧** \| Jyri Penttinen & Jari Viianen\, Savia **21.00** Closing words **21.15** Doors close More about the presentations: **Building an AI Policy Like Lego, Not Like Law** **🇬🇧** \| Jolly Trivedi\, Women4Cyber Finland This talk introduces a “Lego-style” approach to AI security policy design, where policies are built from small, reusable building blocks instead of one large document. It shows how security teams can focus on real risks like data misuse, shadow AI, and accountability, while still aligning with the EU AI Act. **AI Agents and cybersecurity 🇬🇧** \| Aleksi Blomqvist\, Traficom Presentation focuses on the key cybersecurity and governance risks introduced by AI agents and outlines practical approaches for assessing, managing, and mitigating these risks throughout their design, deployment, and operation. **The Story of a DDoS 🇬🇧** \| Iiro Uusitalo\, Supercell What does a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) look like when it’s turned into a product and unleashed directly against you? And what happens when an award-winning cybersecurity expert steps in to investigate? Join Iiro Uusitalo as he takes you behind the scenes of an extraordinary DDoS case. **Windows EDR and its common blind spots 🇬🇧** \| Teemu Laakso\, Solita Windows' defensive mechanism and EDR capabilities followed by review of its common blind spots. Demos included! **Cyber resilience and harmful influencing** **🇬🇧** \| Jyri Penttinen & Jari Viianen\, Savia This talk examines how the choice of who defines cyber preparedness affects organizational behavior, and how modern attackers leverage influence, psychology, and social dynamics to shape outcomes without relying on traditional cyber attacks.

THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY! Welcome to pay a visit to BTCHEL HUB every Friday from 10am to 6pm, as we launch a new meetup concept: BTCHEL Fridays! BTCHEL Fridays is when the community hub has open doors for anyone to pay a visit, when the active Helsinki bitcoiner scene gathers together under one roof. The BTCHEL Hub is a versatile physical space for workshops, meetups, parties, movie nights, game nights and of course, co-working office where all the members are building together! Join us every friday at your convince! Coffee is on the house ☕️ You'll find us from google maps! Learn more about us from BTCHEL.com

Got a Museum Card burning a hole in your pocket? Take it out for a walk and join us for a casual museum tour, followed by a cup of coffee in a nearby restaurant or hangout in a nearby park. See below for more details. [More details about the Museum Card](https://museot.fi/museumcard) We'll be touring the new photo exhibitions temporarily on display. If you haven't seen the permanent exhibitions yet, you're encouraged to tour them as well! [https://www.helsinki.fi/en/luomus/exhibitions](https://www.helsinki.fi/en/luomus/exhibitions) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- If it's your first time meeting the group, try to be there five minutes before departure to get to know us! Afterwards let's gather somewhere nearby to discuss the experience we had. More details will be posted as we arrive at the venue.

Join us for a practical, founder-friendly deep dive into trademarks and brand protection with a licensed business and intellectual property attorney. **Speaker:** Gaea Kassatly Founder & Managing Attorney, GK Law Co. Startup & Intellectual Property Attorney In this session, we will break down what trademarks are, how they work, and how to use them strategically to protect and grow your brand. Whether you’re a startup founder, creative, or small business owner, this workshop will help you avoid common (and costly) trademark mistakes. ### **What we’ll cover:** * What qualifies as a trademark (and what doesn’t) * The core elements of a trademark, explained in plain English * Types of trademarks (word marks, logos, slogans, and more) * A detailed walkthrough of each trademark element * Non-traditional trademarks (sounds, colors, product shapes, trade dress, etc.) * Common trademark myths and pitfalls for small businesses * How to think about trademarks strategically as your business grows This is a paid event (small fee) to help ensure attendance and engagement. ⚠️ **Important note:** This event will be recorded. By registering and attending, you acknowledge and consent to being recorded. The session will include time for Q&A, and attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to protect their brand with confidence. 🎁 Bonus for attendees: Everyone who attends will receive a free consultation at the end of the workshop and will be entered into a raffle to win a free trademark clearance search (a $750 value).

**\*\*\*\* More details and sign up at: https://aifalliance.org/summit-2026/ \*\*\*\*** **What is AI Freedom Alliance?** AI Freedom Alliance promotes the responsible growth of AI guided by practical, commonsense ethics. Our nonprofit is built by professionals from a wide range of industries and is made up entirely of small- and mediumbusiness representatives—never large tech companies. We provide a counterbalance to big corporate influence, focusing instead on how AI can benefit businesses and the world at large. **What’s Happening?** ***The inaugural AI Freedom Alliance Summit.*** This full-day event will explore how we can ensure AI is adopted responsibly through shared ethical standards that empower humanity. The summit will feature interactive and educational sessions led by thought leaders, technologists, policymakers, and advocates who are passionate about making AI fair, transparent, and beneficial for everyone. **Why Attend?** Learn about the legal and technical challenges with implementing AI solutions within your organization. Build better solutions while protecting your organization from legal and compliance risks. And learn how to think strategically about AI as a differentiation tool for your business. This summit is highly recommended for C-Suite leaders to learn as well as interact with each other and our sponsors.

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

**People Analytics 101: Making Sense of Compensation Data** Compensation data is one of the most widely used and widely misunderstood forms of people analytics. The session will cover where compensation data comes from, including market pricing data, internal payroll data, and benchmarking sources, and how companies think about structuring and analyzing that information. We will explore how compensation data is leveraged to set salary ranges, manage internal equity, support hiring and retention, and align pay with business strategy. A portion of the session will address common data challenges and limitations, such as market noise, inconsistent job matching, and incomplete datasets, while keeping the primary focus on practical use rather than technical depth. The session will also look ahead at where the space is going, including the growing impact of pay transparency laws, expanding pay equity requirements, and emerging regulations in the US and Europe that require organizations to report on gender and pay gaps. The goal is to give attendees a clear mental model for how compensation analytics works today and why getting it right is becoming increasingly critical. (note: we are back at Rev1 this month!) **About Our Speaker** [Alex Moore](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscottmoore/) is the founder of [Moore Cooperative](https://moorecooperative.com/), where he advises organizations on compensation strategy, pay equity, and people analytics. His work focuses on helping organizations like the Ohio Supreme Court design, analyze, and communicate compensation systems that are data-informed, defensible, and aligned with organizational goals. Alex lives in Granville, Ohio and has three little kiddos. More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

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

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

NFT's are here to stay folks! This is a group for like minded people interested in understanding, leveraging, using, creating for, profiting from, trading too i suppose, NFT's.. everything around them, complexity, fear and exploits, best practices and more. **PLUS** This group will talk AI ART tools, techniques, artists, video, audio, prototypes and more in the AI assisted production space- ART specifically, but we can get into any aspect of some of the cooler things happening in AI in general.