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📸 Photo Walk Meetup Kalamaja & Telliskivi NB - There is no maximum amount of people that can join, come alone or with a friend! (Ignore the attendee limit of 10) Hey everyone! This time we’re going for a relaxed photo walk starting from Balti Jaam, moving through Telliskivi Creative City, wandering the cozy streets of Kalamaja and finishing by the sea in Noblessner. Expect a mix of urban, creative, and calm neighborhood vibes — perfect for capturing details, textures, and everyday moments. Whether you’re into photography or just enjoy capturing moments on your phone, you’re welcome to join. Maybe you even need some pictures of yourself - there definately will be people happy to take some shots of you. No pressure, no experience needed—just come as you are and have fun 📷 📍 Location: meeting at Balti Jaam train station (in front of Burger King) 🕒 Time: 12:00 📅 Date: 10.05 Feel free to bring your camera or just your phone. Let’s explore, create, and maybe even meet some new people along the way. In case of issues, contact me on Whatsup: +372 53304121

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a cozy and creative Candle Making Workshop at PiKo. Create your own handmade candle and make something special for your loved ones. Choose your favorite style: sea-inspired, floral, or romantic designs. Join us on 10/05 from 18:00–20:00 for a relaxing and fun experience filled with creativity and good vibes ✨ Participation: 35€ per person or 60€ for two All materials are included. Buy your tickets here: https://fienta.com/candle-making-workshop-4 Limited spots available, reserve yours now. Languages: English, Estonian, Arabic A beautiful way to create a meaningful gift and an even better memory.

Join us for a relaxed and creative afternoon at [Kohvik Mäeke](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kohvik+M%C3%A4eke+(Cafe+M%C3%A4eke)/@59.4291349,24.7416458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4692957dddc921df:0xb37cef7cfb44d1b8!8m2!3d59.4291349!4d24.7416458!16s%2Fg%2F11w2zr17s7?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) on 10 May, from 3 PM to 5 PM. This special edition is all about celebrating Mother’s Day, a chance to make something meaningful for your loved ones while enjoying coffee, canvas, and community. Free for everyone, and supplies are included ;) RSVP inside the app, if you don’t have it yet, download from [here](https://kafeo.io/for-customers). Bring your creativity, meet new people, and enjoy a cozy artistic experience.

Last El Clasico of the year for the football fans. Let's enjoy it together.

📸 Photo Walk Meetup Kalamaja & Telliskivi NB - There is no maximum amount of people that can join, come alone or with a friend! (Ignore the attendee limit of 10) Hey everyone! This time we’re going for a relaxed photo walk starting from Balti Jaam, moving through Telliskivi Creative City, wandering the cozy streets of Kalamaja and finishing by the sea in Noblessner. Expect a mix of urban, creative, and calm neighborhood vibes — perfect for capturing details, textures, and everyday moments. Whether you’re into photography or just enjoy capturing moments on your phone, you’re welcome to join. Maybe you even need some pictures of yourself - there definately will be people happy to take some shots of you. No pressure, no experience needed—just come as you are and have fun 📷 📍 Location: meeting at Balti Jaam train station (in front of Burger King) 🕒 Time: 12:00 📅 Date: 10.05 Feel free to bring your camera or just your phone. Let’s explore, create, and maybe even meet some new people along the way. In case of issues, contact me on Whatsup: +372 53304121

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a cozy and creative Candle Making Workshop at PiKo. Create your own handmade candle and make something special for your loved ones. Choose your favorite style: sea-inspired, floral, or romantic designs. Join us on 10/05 from 18:00–20:00 for a relaxing and fun experience filled with creativity and good vibes ✨ Participation: 35€ per person or 60€ for two All materials are included. Buy your tickets here: https://fienta.com/candle-making-workshop-4 Limited spots available, reserve yours now. Languages: English, Estonian, Arabic A beautiful way to create a meaningful gift and an even better memory.

Join us for a relaxed and creative afternoon at [Kohvik Mäeke](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Kohvik+M%C3%A4eke+(Cafe+M%C3%A4eke)/@59.4291349,24.7416458,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x4692957dddc921df:0xb37cef7cfb44d1b8!8m2!3d59.4291349!4d24.7416458!16s%2Fg%2F11w2zr17s7?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) on 10 May, from 3 PM to 5 PM. This special edition is all about celebrating Mother’s Day, a chance to make something meaningful for your loved ones while enjoying coffee, canvas, and community. Free for everyone, and supplies are included ;) RSVP inside the app, if you don’t have it yet, download from [here](https://kafeo.io/for-customers). Bring your creativity, meet new people, and enjoy a cozy artistic experience.

Last El Clasico of the year for the football fans. Let's enjoy it together.

Hello everyone! Who doesn't love discussing AI over mini-golf! We'll be meeting at Starr Hill Tysons Biergarten at the top of the Capital One Building. There's mini-golf, corn-hole, and beer on tap. Come have some fun! Guaranteed fun time, or else your first putt is free :) **Location:** Starr Hill Tysons Biergarten, 1805 Capital One Dr S Suite 1100, Tysons, VA 22102 **\*\* We're on the Roof! \*\*** **Overview:** Join us at AI Innovators Network for our upcoming meetup in Tysons dedicated to exploring the latest trends in Artificial Intelligence. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a professional, or someone curious about the intersection of technology and AI, this event is perfect for networking, learning, and sharing insights. Connect with like-minded individuals from DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland as we dive deep into the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation driving innovation and progress in Artificial Intelligence.

If **CMMC** is on your radar (or keeping you up at night), this is the conversation you don’t want to miss! Join us on **Tuesday, May 12, 2026,** at **Honor Brewing Company** at **42604 Trade West Dr, Sterling, VA 20166**! Want a custom name tag to enhance your networking opportunities? Register here and yours will be ready at the door: https://share.hsforms.com/1YxovFyF9RzKCcq9EjAN8-wdwxz1 Join us for an “**Ask the CMMC Experts**” session with **Brian Gallagher and Carter Schoenberg of Koniag Cyber.** These two seasoned leaders have been deep in the trenches of cybersecurity, compliance, and national security! **Brian** brings 20+ years of experience leading cybersecurity services across **highly regulated industries** and a unique perspective as a former **U.S. Secret Service Technical Security Division** professional who has helped secure some of the nation’s most sensitive environments. **Carter** pairs 30+ years spanning cyber investigations, threat intelligence, and cyber law with hands-on CMMC leadership as a **Lead Certified Asessor**. He’s conducted 35+ independent CMMC assessments, supported 30+ Authorizations to Operate for **DHS and DoD**, and helped shape national conversations through work with **NIST, MITRE, and federal agencies.** Bring your questions, your challenges, and your curiosity on **May 12**, for this candid, practical conversation with **Brian Gallagher and Carter Schoenberg**, designed to help you move forward with confidence! **Agenda** 5:30 Social hour and networking begins 6:10 Welcome 6:15 Ask the CMMC Expert - **Brian Gallagher & Carter Schoenberg** 6:50 Q&A 7:00 Open Mic & Networking Continues 7:30 Adjourn

**Title**: Amplifying Engineering Skills with Claude Code In this session we will dive into how Claude Code can augment modern engineering practices, from rapid prototyping and refactoring to test generation and documentation. We’ll cover real-world use cases, integration patterns, and tips for getting the most out of AI in your development lifecycle. 6-6:30p.m. - food & drinks 6:30-7:30p.m. - Presentation 7:30-8:00p.m. - Q&A and Possible concept presentation for feedback

NOVA Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. People of all skill levels are invited. The concept is simple, bring a laptop and ideas, we'll provide the coffee and donuts! Here's how it works: 1. At 10:15 everyone introduces themselves and briefly describes what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc) 2. For the rest of the day, folks work in the communal space on their projects providing one another help and conversation as needed. Oh and they usually drink coffee and tea too! That's it! Hope to see you there! **Location** Our hosts are the Fairfax City Economic Development Building: [10300 Eaton Pl, Fairfax, VA 22030](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=d7298231ca2df594df822003f9a93517c788fceefe1fcbb79c8976696e341bc6JmltdHM9MTc1MzIyODgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=180d0745-3b7f-69a1-23a2-11433a7868e5&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MTA5fn5Ub3BPZlBhZ2V-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9RmFpcmZheCUyMENpdHklMjBFY29ub21pYyUyMERldmVsb3BtZW50JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44NzN4ODI4MTk2Mjg0NTk5MDM4MTU0MiZwcG9pcz0zOC44NjE0NDYzODA2MTUyMzRfLTc3LjMwMjE3NzQyOTE5OTIyX0ZhaXJmYXglMjBDaXR5JTIwRWNvbm9taWMlMjBEZXZlbG9wbWVudF9ZTjg3M3g4MjgxOTYyODQ1OTkwMzgxNTQyfiZjcD0zOC44NjE0NDZ-LTc3LjMwMjE3NyZ2PTImc1Y9MSZGT1JNPU1QU1JQTA&ntb=1) Conference Room A- Large, Floor 1 This is a new venue for us, so give us some time to get more details about it. Driving is the best option. There is plenty of free on-site parking. Otherwise, we are a 22 minute bus from the Vienna Metro Station. Bicycling from Vienna is possible but difficult, though once you are here, there's a bike rack in the garage behind the building, and there's also a Capital Bikeshare dock 15 min walk away. **Sponsored by:** Thank you [Fairfax City Economic Development](https://gofairfaxcity.com/) and [Mason Enterprise Center](https://enterprise.gmu.edu/) for making this event possible! **Thank you so much to our wonderful sponsors!** Organized by [DMV Petri Dish](https://www.dmvpetridish.com/) **[Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md):** We value the participation of each member of the community and want all attendees to have an enjoyable and fulfilling experience. To make clear what is expected, all delegates/attendees, organizers, and volunteers at any Nova Code & Coffee events are required to conform to our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/NoVACodeCoffee/admin/blob/master/code-of-conduct.md).

MoCo Code and Coffee is an inclusive, informal, co-working session. We're community-led and community-run by devs, for devs. People of all skill levels are invited. Especially new devs! Bring a laptop, ideas, and we'll provide the coffee and snacks. **Here's how it works** At 2:30pm, everyone introduces themselves and briefly mention what brought them to Code & Coffee today (project, homework, networking, etc.) Round 1: 1. Your name 2. What you're working on 3. What you can help others with Round 2: * Job opportunities you're hiring for OR announce that you are looking for one. If none, that's cool. Round 3: * Community events you wanna plug. If none, that's cool too. **After the introduction circle, everything is self-organized!** 1. For the rest of the day, folks work on their projects, providing one another with help, and/or socialize. It's fully up to you. **Location** We will be at the cafeteria of the County Executive Office Building in Rockville. 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, MD 20850 The event will be held in a spacious cafeteria with plenty of tables and chairs. Light refreshments (coffee and tea) and snacks will be provided. **Parking** * Visitor Parking is available at the First Level of the Council Office Building Parking Garage. Entrance only from East Jefferson and Monroe Street intersection. More information is here: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/direction-to-eob.html * PLEASE NOTE: The garage referenced above is ACROSS THE STREET from the Executive Office Building. This is NOT the garage at the base of the Executive Office Building structure - that one is for employee and permit parking only. * If that garage is not available, there may be street parking available. The Rockville Town Square garages have up to 90 minutes of free parking are not too far away. Parking at the Rockville Metro station would be free on weekends. **Public transit** * Located near near the **Rockville** metro station (Red Line).

Most AI meetups end up as just networking. **We’re different.** At **AI Tool Explorers Night \| Connect & Make New Friends**, you’ll: ✨ Walk away with a *real learning nugget* (a tool, workflow, or strategy you can use immediately) ✨ Connect with people who share your curiosity for AI, productivity, and automation ✨ Enjoy a fun, casual setting where new ideas and friendships spark naturally 👉 **Our promise:** every session delivers structure, substance, and takeaways you can use when you get home. ### 📅 Event Flow * **6:00–6:15 PM** → Arrivals & intros * **6:15–6:45 PM** → AI demo / learning nugget * **6:45–7:00 PM** → Q&A and group discussion * **7:00–8:00 PM** → Networking & contact sharing ⚡ Please hold networking until after the presentation so we can all learn together. Plenty of time at the end to connect and exchange cards! **Let's explore AI Tools that actually *work* in our day-to-day life!** *** #ChatGPT #Claude #Grok #Gemini #Perplexity #DeepSeek #NotebookLM #Cursor #GitHubCopilot #Replit #Windsurf #v0dev #Lovable #Zapier #Makecom #n8n #Descript #OpusClip #Synthesia #Runway #Sora #Kling #Veo #PikaLabs #LTXStudio #AdobeFirefly #Vidu #Hailuo #LumaDreamMachine #Wisecut #Elaiio #Capsule #Filmora #Gling #Magisto #AdobePremierePro #ElevenLabs #Suno #Udio #Soundraw #Riffusion #Mubert #BeatovenAI #AIVA #Loudly #SplashPro #Soundful #MagentaStudio #WavTool #MakeBestMusic #BandLabSongStarter #TadAI #EcrettMusic #Midjourney #DALLE3 #CanvaMagicStudio #NotionAI #Gamma #Fathom #FirefliesAI #MLX

**Agenda :** * 4.45 to 5.00 PM ET: Food and Networking * 5.00 to 5.50 PM ET: "Build Intelligent Agents with Work IQ, Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Copilot Studio" Hello Everyone! Please join us for our May 12th edition of the AI-ML MeetUp. **Please note this is an in-person meeting and light refreshments/food will be provided. You will need a government-issued ID to enter the facility.** **Title:** Build Intelligent Agents with Work IQ, Foundry IQ, Fabric IQ, and Copilot Studio **Description:** What if your AI agents truly understood how your business works, had instant access to trusted enterprise data, and could take meaningful action from end to end? In this session, we’ll cover how to build enterprise-ready AI agents that understand business context, use trusted data, and take real action. In this fast-paced session, we’ll bring Work IQ, Foundry IQ, and Fabric IQ together with Copilot Studio through best practices and live demos. Key Takeaways: \*Work IQ: Ground agents in real work, roles, and business processes \*Foundry IQ: Design and orchestrate intelligent agent behavior \*Fabric IQ: Power agents with secure, enterprise-grade data \*Copilot Studio: Bring it all together into an end-to-end intelligent agent **Location:** The meeting will be hosted in the Applied Information Sciences ( AIS ) office in Reston, at 11440 Commerce Park Dr # 600 · Reston, VA. The location is also right off the Silver Line metro's Wiehle-Reston Metro Station. **Parking:** Parking is paid and can be validated at the AIS office reception. We will meet in Room Lake Anne. We hope to see you all there!!!!