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Improve your communication skills! Overcome your fear of public speaking! Experience the incredible journey of Toastmasters! **Join our 378th Toastmasters Club meeting**! Together, we will practice our public speaking and communication skills in an open, fun, and friendly environment! We meet every Tuesday, four times per month, alternating between English-speaking and Greek-speaking meetings. English: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month Greek: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month This meeting will be held in **English**. Please arrive at 18:45 to ensure the meeting will start promptly at 19:00. **Guests**: Always welcomed! Simply RSVP here and attend! In 2024, Toastmasters International celebrated 100 years of self-paced, peer-assisted education and training in public speaking and leadership skills! Join our meeting and find out how to become a confident speaker!

🔥 Athens, are you ready for a night that’s louder, wilder, and more colorful than ever? 🎤🎭💃 This Friday, Nomad Hub Greece is turning the city upside down with the ultimate Carnaval + Karaoke Party — and YOU are the star of the show! 🌟 🎤 Grab the mic and unleash your inner superstar 🎭 Dress to impress — it’s Carnaval vibes all night long 🏆 Join the Best Outfit Contest and win fantastic prizes 🕺 Dance like nobody’s watching 🌍 Connect with amazing people from all over the world 🎧 DJ beats + crazy animation = nonstop energy 📍 Zero Bar @ YellowSquare Athens Pl. Theatrou 18, Athina 105 52 📅 Friday, 20 February ⏰ 21:00 💸 FREE ENTRY (but spots fill up fast!) ⚡ Tag your karaoke crew. 🎭 Start planning that winning outfit. 👉 Reserve your spot now by sending us a private message. Let’s make Athens sing, dance, and celebrate Carnaval in style! 🎉🎶

🚀 **foobar.i/o** kicks off the new year with the first meetup of **2026**! We are excited to announce our upcoming meetup on **February 19**, hosted at the Greek offices of **NTT Data Greece**! 📍 **Michalakopoulou 80,** Athens (2nd floor) 🎤 Speaker: **Matthaios Stavrou** **Matthaios** is a Custom Software Engineering Associate Manager at Accenture and will join us to present **schema evolution** best practices. 🎯 Topic: **Secure & Reliable Schema Management for Java Microservices with Kafka Schema Registry in Production** In this session, we will explore how **Java-based microservices** can securely and reliable work with **Kafka Schema Registry** in real production environments: * best practices for schema evolution with **Avro** and **JSON Schema** * **ACLs** and **RBAC** over **Schema Registry** * runtime schema Validation and Compatibility * hands-on **Spring Boot** & Maven demo with real-world config 🤝 **Networking & Refreshments** After the talk, we will stick to our usual tradition of networking over food and drinks, **sponsored** by **Confluent**. **Confluent** proudly supports communities worldwide that focus on streaming platforms, real-time data streams, **Apache Kafka®**, **Apache Flink®**, and their ecosystems. More information and community resources can be found at: [https://developer.confluent.io/community/](https://developer.confluent.io/community/) Their continuous support of the developer community makes meetups like this possible, and we are amazed to have them with us while kicking off 2026! #foobario #Confluent #NTTDataGreece #SoftwareEngineering #Microservices #ApacheKafka #Streaming

Want to practice your public speaking and communication skills? Want to overcome stage fright? Come to our next Toastmasters meeting! We are an open, friendly and fun group of people that practice public speaking and evaluate each other. We follow the Toastmasters methodology that has developed over 100 years and is being practiced in Greece since 2005. Meetings are open to all and require no preparation. For more information please consult: https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556529585790 We meet twice monthly, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from September until July (except of Christmas - New Year & Easter holidays). Αυτή θα είναι μία αγγλόφωνη συνάντηση. Για τις συναντήσεις μας στα ελληνικά επισκεφθείτε την σελίδα: https://www.meetup.com/ethos-pathos-logos-toastmasters-club

**IMPORTANT PLEASE RSVP** @ https://www.meetup.com/foobar-io/events/312880991/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events \*\*\* 🚀 **foobar.i/o** kicks off the new year with the first meetup of **2026**! We are excited to announce our upcoming meetup on **February 19**, hosted at the Greek offices of **NTT Data Greece**! 📍 **Michalakopoulou 80,** Athens (2nd floor) 🎤 Speaker: **Matthaios Stavrou** **Matthaios** is a Custom Software Engineering Associate Manager at Accenture and will join us to present **schema evolution** best practices. 🎯 Topic: **Secure & Reliable Schema Management for Java Microservices with Kafka Schema Registry in Production** In this session, we will explore how **Java-based microservices** can securely and reliable work with **Kafka Schema Registry** in real production environments: * best practices for schema evolution with **Avro** and **JSON Schema** * **ACLs** and **RBAC** over **Schema Registry** * runtime schema Validation and Compatibility * hands-on **Spring Boot** & Maven demo with real-world config

Based on my MBA research, this talk explores the current state of Agile adoption in Greek organizations. Drawing on survey data from executives and Agile team members, it examines how Agile is practiced today, which frameworks are in use, what success looks like and where things quietly start to break down. The research reveals a growing gap between how leaders believe Agile is working and how teams actually experience it. Using a data-driven lens, we explore the real challenges of scaling Agile in Greece, the underestimated role of culture and people, and what it takes to build truly adaptive, innovation-driven organizations. While the data was collected in Greece, the findings are compared with some of Europe’s most mature Agile environments, particularly Denmark and the Netherlands. This comparison places the Greek ecosystem in a broader EU context, distinguishing local constraints from universal Agile challenges and highlighting what can realistically be adapted. **What you’ll take away** * Uncover critical perception gaps, such as the ‘Culture Blind Spot’, that are holding teams back without leadership realizing it. * See the shared roadmap executives and teams actually agree on for scaling Agile beyond pilots and isolated successes * Identify the human factors currently undervalued, contributing to stalled innovation in the majority of organisations and talent loss eventually. * Learn how to move beyond the ‘delivery’ toward healthier, more resilient organizations This session is ideal for leaders, managers, Agile practitioners, and anyone interested in the future of work and organizational agility.

Tired of `git rebase` conflicts? Wish you could edit your commit history without fear? Join us for a hands-on introduction where we'll cover some \`jj\` basics and get to use it in action! \`jj\` is a modern version control system that's compatible with Git but designed from the ground up to be: simpler and easier, but also more powerful ! Pretty bold claim, right ? In this hands-on session, we'll explore: * What jj is and why developers are excited about it * Basic jj commands and how they compare to Git * Setting up and using jj with Git repositories * (yes, you can use it on your existing projects!) * (and, no, the rest of your team doesn't have to adopt it!!) * Core workflows: creating commits, viewing history, and making changes * A quick look at what makes jj different (automatic commits, simpler history editing) **What to bring:** * Your laptop (ideally with \`jj\` [installed](https://docs.jj-vcs.dev/latest/install-and-setup/) ) * Curiosity about alternative version control workflows **Who should attend:** Developers of all levels who use Git regularly and are curious about modern alternatives. Whether you're frustrated with Git's complexity or just interested in exploring new tools, this workshop will hopefully entice you to try out something new that will spice up your daily workflows! No prior jj experience required—just familiarity with basic version control concepts. **Sponsors** Our sponsors for this meetup are [Yodeck](https://www.yodeck.com/) \- who are not only kindly providing the venue\, free of charge\, but who will also treat us to some snacks / drinks for the networking session after the meetup\! Do stick around and say hi!

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)

**\*\*\*\* 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.

**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

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.

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)

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

**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). See the handy Parking Map - we recommend street parking. [Street 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