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Calling all founders, operators, and startup ecosystem players!Whether you’re a pool regular or just enjoy a good game and better conversations, join us for an evening of pool, relaxed competition, and meaningful networking. This is a social night where the strategy and focus of pool meet the energy of the startup world. No pitches, no panels — just good games, sharp minds, and authentic connections. Because some of the best ideas (and partnerships) start away from desks and screens. 🎯 What to Expect Casual Pool Games & Mini Matches — Open to all levels, beginners very welcome. Founder-to-Founder Connections — Meet fellow founders, VCs, operators, and creatives in a laid-back setting. Drinks & Conversations — Easy networking, real talk, no awkward name-tag vibes. Fun Challenges & Small Surprises — Friendly competition, nothing too serious (except pride 😉). 💸 Pricing Pay on the spot at the end, based on time played (around €15/hour per table - divided by 2 or 4). Each person can order the food/drinks at the bar. Whether you come to play, connect, or just unwind with people who get the startup life, this night is about building community through sport and play. **You can register here too to receive updates - [https://luma.com/tekdj560](https://luma.com/tekdj560)**

**✨ Engineering Guardrailed AI in Constrained Environments & MCP: Principles & Practice ✨** Ready to dive into the next generation of practical, secure AI engineering? Join us at Talent Garden Calabiana for a deep-dive technical night, co-hosted by Scops.ai and **TAG**. We'll tackle two major frontiers in the modern AI landscape: the complex realities of engineering guardrailed AI in highly constrained environments, and the hands-on mechanics of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Whether you're building rock-solid enterprise safeguards or giving your AI agents powerful new tools, this meetup is for you. **Agenda** * **18:30** Doors Open * **19:00** Introduction * **19:10** Talk: Engineering Guardrailed AI for Constrained Environments with Daniele Zonca * **19:50** Talk: Model Context Protocol: Principles and Practice with Luca Baggi * After the meetup we will organize a dinner close to the venue, anybody who wants to join is welcome! **Venue**: Talent Garden, Via Arcivescovo Calabiana 6 (M3 Lodi or Brenta) The event will be **recorded and streamed** on Python Milano Youtube channel (links will appear [here](https://www.youtube.com/@pythonmilano/streams) close to the event) **Engineering Guardrailed AI for Constrained Environments** **Daniele Zonca, Senior Principal Software Engineer @ Red Hat** **Model Context Protocol: Principles and Practice** Large‑language‑model agents are only as useful as the context and tools they can reach. Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) proposes a universal, bidirectional interface that turns every external system—SQL databases, Slack, Git, web browsers, even your local file‑system—into first‑class “context providers.” In just 30 minutes we’ll step from high‑level buzzwords to hands‑on engineering details: How MCP’s JSON‑RPC message format, streaming channels, and version‑negotiation work under the hood. Why per‑tool sandboxing via isolated client processes hardens security (and what happens when an LLM tries rm ‑rf /). Techniques for hierarchical context retrieval that stretch a model’s effective window beyond token limits. Real‑world patterns for accessing multiple tools—Postgres, Slack, GitHub—and plugging MCP into GenAI applications. Expect code snippets and lessons from early adoption. You’ll leave ready to wire your own services into any MCP‑aware model and level‑up your GenAI applications—without the N×M integration nightmare. **Luca Baggi, AI Engineer @ xtream** Luca is an AI Engineer in xtream (now part of TeamSystem). He is a active member to the Python and PyData communities in Europe, and an open source contributor. ✋ **Please use your real Name and Surname to register, we cannot assure you will be able to access the venue if not.** \*\* If you have a last minute issue please remember to cancel the RSVP.\*\* \*\* Thanks for your cooperation\*\*

Wir können essen und sprechen. :-) Es gibt viel zu essen:-)

🇪🇸 ¡HOLA HISPANOHABLANTES! ¡Estáis más que invitados a conocer gente y pasar un buen rato en el bar Pacino! 🗓️ Fecha: Todos los miércoles ⏰ Hora: A partir de las 19:30 📍 Lugar: Café Pacino (MM Loreto/Lima) 💰 Precio: 11 euro por una bebida y una pequeña bandeja de comida Preguntad por Samantha o Alfredo. Si hace buen tiempo, estaremos en la terraza; si hace frío, estaremos adentro. ¡No dudéis en preguntar por el evento en Meetup en cuanto lleguéis al Pacino Café! Grupo WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Ggq8xTBfTSa8IqKdtSsFo8 Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/hablamemucho

No need to book but come on time so you won't miss the show or seats!😉 It's open mic which means everyone can go on the stage to perform 🎤🎤, if you have any questions DM us on Instagram: Yellowdicomedy. If you see on this app only you are going, don't worry about it, we have multiple channels to post our events and we've been organizing shows for three years, we always have a big crowd where you can meet lots of friends! It is a free entry but **donation based** show, leave us your donations at the end of the show so we can keep English standup comedy going in Milan. **Follow us on Ins: Yellowdicomedy**

Che ne dite di un aperitivo insieme mercoledì 4 marzo da Panfè? È un forno bar davvero carino, con pizzette, focacce, brioche… sia dolce che salato, così ognuno trova quello che preferisce. L’idea è stare insieme, chiacchierare e goderci un paio d’ore leggere e piacevoli ✨ 🕕 Dalle 18:00 alle 20:00 📍 Per chi vuole ci vediamo alla fermata della metro Loreto, davanti ai tornelli della metro (poi andiamo insieme)

🍻 **Join Us for Tech Startups in the Pub - Milan Edition!** 🍻 Hey there! 🌟 We'd love for you to join us for our next edition of *Tech Startups in the Pub,* this time in Milan, Italy! The event is scheduled for **6:30 PM local Italian time**. The platform does not allow us to change the time zone, so we can only create events with the GMT time, thus you will see the invitation for 7:30 PM, but you definitely want to come earlier. It's a relaxed evening at The O'Connell Irish Pub, and run by Volodymyr. We have been running for 3.5 years in London and we are excited to now run our monthly events in Milan as well, welcoming new folks to the community. Whether you're a tech founder, an enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the tech scene, you'll fit right in. This isn't about panels or pitching, just good old-fashioned networking with like-minded people over a drink on a Thursday evening. Important information about the location and time. **It is in the ZTL zone**, so please do not come by car. Please use public transport or walk. **House Rules:** * Find Volodymyr to introduce yourself so we can welcome you properly. The pub knows we are coming, so you should be able to find us easily. * No hard selling or heavy pitching. This is a chill, friendly after-work get-together. * Not drinking? No worries! You're more than welcome to come hang out and enjoy the conversation. Mark your calendar and come down for some fun tech talk. See you there!

**Beer, Pizza and IoT Meetup (DigiCert Special)** We would like to invite you to our next IoT Meetup at Concept Reply at the Reply offices in Munich. **Agenda** 19:00 – Securing the future Internet of Things with ML-KEM and ML-DSA (Talks by Kevin Hilscher and Daniel Stroehmann from DigiCert) 20:00 – Pizza & Networking **Description** Today’s Internet of Things (IoT) relies on a variety of protocols and communications technologies…CoAP, LwM2M, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, Wi-Fi, Thread … many of which are not quantum-safe. While large-scale quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption aren’t yet available, the concept of “harvest now, decrypt later” is a significant concern. Now that NIST has released final versions of its first three Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) standards the race is on to make IoT quantum-safe. **We will explore** * What it takes to make an IoT solution quantum-safe. * The algorithms regulators, such as BSI, are recommending. * How to implement and transmit data between a device and an MQTT broker with TLS 1.3, ML-KEM, and ML-DSA using open-source tools. Please feel free to forward this invite to anybody who might like to take part. PLEASE NOTE: This Meetup will get streamed and recorded so you may get filmed by taking part. Doors open at 7PM for this one due to an event before. This event is exclusively for those with a professional background. Due to limited capacity, we reserve the right to restrict admission. Pizza, beer and seats first come first serve! :)

Calling all pasta lovers! 🍝✨ Step into a hands-on pasta workshop and learn how to make traditional Agnolotti del Plin entirely from scratch. Work the dough, shape each piece by hand and complete your Agnolotti del Plin with a vegetarian interpretation of the classic recipe. 🌱 Take your handmade pasta home and enjoy the simple pleasure of pasta made slowly, with care and tradition. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)

Un bellissimo percorso fra Borghi, Natura, Scorci e Panorami meravigliosi sul Lago d’Orta. **PROGRAMMA** Ore 11.00 Ritrovo dei partecipanti al BelliBar, Via G. Zanotti, 3, 28010 Pella NO Ore 11.15 Partenza per percorso Ore 12.45 circa arrivo a Grassona tempo libero e Pranzo (al sacco o organizzandosi presso Strutture del posto) Ore 14.30 circa rientro Livello Medio – 1.30 h circa di camminata a tratta, 4,5km e 300 mt di dislivello circa. Non necessita di attrezzature o abbigliamento particolari, portarsi sempre cibo e acqua “tappafame" e scarpe trekking. **N.B.1** La località di partenza della camminata viene raggiunta autonomamente (auto, bus, treno ecc.) o in car pooling mettendosi d’accordo con gli altri partecipanti nel gruppo chiuso Facebook e/o Telegram riservato agli associati (richiedi l’accesso appena in possesso della tessera associativa). **N.B.2** Il "Parteciperò" di Meetup per noi non fa testo. Meetup è solo pagina di pubblicazione evento e per avere un'idea. Una volta associati seguire indicazioni per adesione "ufficiale" evento. **COSTI E MODALITA’ DI PARTECIPAZIONE – MIN 7 PERSONE, MAX 30** Evento riservato ai soci Gitup ENAC. Gratuito per gli associati 2026, **[richiedi il biglietto di partecipazione qui](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione-eventi/)** (Adesioni aperte dal Martedì precedente l’uscita) Non sei associato o devi rinnovare il tesseramento? È necessaria la Tessera associativa, **[richiedila qui](http://www.gitup.it/iscrizione/)** In caso di Maltempo l’uscita può essere annullata ed i partecipanti verranno avvisati sui gruppi dedicati e tramite aggiornamento di questa pagina. **P.S.** Vi ricordiamo che GitUp non è agenzia viaggi ma un’associazione no profit che cerca di aggregare persone per passare momenti di piacevole condivisione. [www.gitup.it](http://www.gitup.it/) [https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione](https://www.facebook.com/gitupassociazione)

📌 **What** Craving pizza and better company? Same. Join us (Kashish, Andrea and Bernard) for a laid-back pizza night in Milan where you can meet other 20- and 30-somethings navigating work, life, ambitions, quarter-life crises (or just here for the vibes). How it works: you show up, grab a slice, order a drink, and mingle with awesome people in their 20s and 30s. No pressure, no awkward games just good pizza and good energy. ❗️The Meetup team won’t be there, but we’ll take care of the logistics so you can just come, eat, and enjoy. More info below! 📌 **Who** 20s & 30s only — Milanese, fuorisede, expats, professionals, students… all welcome! 📌 **How** RSVP to join. Join the [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/JmcfvNMmnxkJ4UY1Ok0y6R)! This helps us manage reservations and connect everyone before the event. **Important:** Please use the same username on WhatsApp as you have on Meetup so we can recognise and approve you in the group (this helps us deter scammers). Please keep your RSVP on Meetup updated 🫶

🇫🇷 Bienvenu à l'apéro franco-italien! Au programme ? Des rires, des jeux et de nouvelles rencontres 😊. Vous êtes français/italiens et vous voulez pratiquer votre italien/français ? Peu importe votre niveau, vous êtes les bienvenus. L'événement est ouvert à tous les francophones et italophones. 🔴 11€ par personne (boisson et plateau repas inclus). 🔴 Demandez Armando quand vous arrivez 🔴 Vous pouvez me contacter sur WhatsApp si besoin wa.me/393755246023 À bientôt ! ------ 🇮🇹 Benvenuto all'aperitivo Italo-Francese! In programma? Divertimento, giochi e nuovi incontri 😊. Siete italiani/francesi e volete praticare il vostro francese/italiano? Non importa il vostro livello, siete tutti benvenuti. L'evento è aperto a tutti i francofoni e italofoni. 🔴 11€ a persona (aperitivo incluso) 🔴 Chiedete di Armando quando arrivate 🔴 Potete contattarmi su WhatsApp se c'è bisogno wa.me/393755246023 A presto!

ENG Sunday afternoon in Milan, what’s the plan? Let’s recharge our batteries to get ready for a brand new week. Leave behind what’s past, take the best from it, and turn it into **pure energy** for this Sunday practice. Music will be the base of our body's movement and expression: the rythm will guide our steps and canalise our energies and emotions into something very creative and powerful. Bring a **sports towel** and **sport clothes and sneakers**. (there are changing rooms if you need them!) Don’t forget **water** to rehydrate — and your desire to recharge! NEW LOCATION: Campo Teatrale \| Snodo Creativo a Milano \(A few metro stops after Loreto\) ***Suuuuper important: Please try to arrive in time! As once the class starts, it's difficult to come receive you!*** And after the event, the sweetest part: let's choose a bar and have some drinks together to get the full Milanese experience with a typical Aperitivo! (not included in the participation fee) ITA Domenica pomeriggio a Milano, qual è il piano? Ricarichiamo un po' le batterie per prepararci al meglio a una nuova settimana. Lasciamo ciò che è stato della settimana scorsa alle spalle, prendiamone il buono e trasformiamolo in **energia pura** per questa pratica della domenica. La musica sarà la base del movimento e dell'espressione del nostro corpo: lasceremo che sia il ritmo a guidare i nostri passi e a canalizzare le nostre energie ed emozioni in un momento di grande creatività e libertà espressiva Porta il tuo **asciugamano da sport** e **acqua** per reidratarti, **abbigliamento e scarpe sportivi** (ci sono gli spogliatoi, se devi cambiarti!) e... voglia di ricaricare le batterie! NUOVA LOCATION: Campo Teatrale \| Snodo Creativo a Milano \(qualche fermata metro dopo Loreto\) ***Suuuuper importante: cerca di arrivare in orario, perchè una volta che inizia la lezione, non sentiamo più il citofono (e non c'è nessuno in reception per accoglierti)*** E dopo l'esercizio, la parte più dolce: non è la full experience Milanese se non c'è un Aperitivo di mezzo! (non incluso nella quota di partecipazione)

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)

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)

Join other experienced and aspiring agile coaches and professionals to: * develop and practice your coaching skills in a peer-to-peer environment * share current successes and challenges in your work environment and get support from each other * learn from each other, build better relationships and experiment with new ideas

**Google Analytics Alternatives** Is it finally time to make the switch away from Google Analytics? Two-and-a-half years ago Jason Packer asked this question at Columbus Web Analytics Wednesday. Since then: Google’s Universal Analytics has been sunset, we’ve changed our name to Columbus Data & Analytics Wednesday, and Jason has released two editions of his book “Google Analytics Alternatives”. Fresh off the release of the 2nd edition of his book, we thought it was time to re-open this conversation. While people love to complain about it, GA’s market share has remained relatively constant (at least in the United States). Why is that? You won’t find any complaints about GA4 in this talk, but rather an overview of what’s currently available in the market and how to frame your decision-making process. We’ll also be giving out some free copies of Jason’s book! So even if you’ve got a “GA4Lyfe” tattoo (no judgement), there’s free books to go with the free pizza and beer. Thanks to our 2026 sponsors: [Clarivoy](https://www.clarivoy.com), [What Box Consulting Group](https://www.whatboxconsultinggroup.com), [Conductrics](https://www.conductrics.com), and [Piwik PRO](https://piwik.pro) More info at [cbusdaw.com](https://cbusdaw.com)

One of the most valuable parts of this community is the opportunity to think out loud with other product professionals. This session is built for exactly that. As we wrap up the quarter, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. What’s on track? What needs adjustment? Where could a small shift create bigger impact? Join fellow product professionals for a focused, interactive conversation designed to help you recalibrate for the next quarter. You’ll have the opportunity to share where you are, hear how others are thinking through similar challenges, and gain fresh perspective you can bring back to your team and organization. We’ll gather at 8:00AM, with discussion starting promptly at 8:15AM. 📍 First Watch - 7227 N High St Located in: The Shops at Worthington Ample parking is available. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Start your morning with clarity and connection — we hope to see you there! ☀️

## Hey Columbus WIP peeps! ## Are you ready for an event that actually gives you what you asked for?? **\-\-\-\-\-\-** **A Small-group coaching conversations for women in product navigating growth, leadership, and career decisions.** **March 10 \| 5:30–8:00 PM** **Rev1 -- NEW SPACE** **330 Rush Alley #100** **Parking Options:** • **Rev1 at The Peninsula** • **Starling St. Garage South** – 377 W. Capital St. • **LAZ Parking (COSI)** – 50 Belle St. • **LAZ Parking Limited** – 375 W. State St. • **Veterans Memorial Lot** – 300 W. Broad St. • **Metered Street Parking** **What moves are you making?** A promotion you’re working toward. A role change you’re considering. A bigger leadership opportunity. A conversation that needs to happen. A decision that’s been sitting in the back of your mind. For our Q1 Women in Product Columbus event, we’re creating space to actually work through those moments. **Making Moves** is an evening of focused, facilitated coaching conversations with experienced mentors from our local product community. This isn’t a panel. It’s not passive networking. It’s small-group dialogue designed to be thoughtful, practical, and worth your time. Here’s how it will work: • You’ll choose a topic that reflects what you’re navigating right now • You’ll join a small coaching circle (5–7 participants) • Each circle is led by a mentor who has lived experience in that area • We’ll run two rounds so you can go deeper or explore a second conversation ### Coaching Topics: • Communicating the Value of Your Work (or Team) • Career Transitions & What’s Next • Growing Into Leadership • Staying Relevant as Technology (and AI) Changes • Getting Alignment and Decisions from Leadership Our goal is simple: you leave with clearer thinking, practical perspective, and at least one next step you feel confident about. Space in each circle will be limited to keep conversations meaningful. If this sounds like the kind of room you’ve been wanting to be in, we’d love to see you on March 10. RSVP here! [https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event](https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event "https://community.womenpm.org/c/all-local-events/making-moves-a-columbus-wip-event") *And if you haven't joined the WIP group - do that too, would ya?!?!* — Your Columbus Chapter Leads - Amber, Leah and Liz!