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What's up Friends! 👋 Let's meet at Le Pantin for another round of games and laughs. Games: 🎲 The pub has a fair collection of games. Feel free however to bring any of your own favorites. Food & Drinks: Le Pantin serves only drinks🍸🍺🍹, however you’re also welcome to bring your own snacks 🍟🍩🍿 to enjoy during the games. Ordering: 🤑 At least one drink is mandatory - this is how we support cool places like this! Timing: ⏱️ We kick off at 14:00, and you’re welcome to stay for as many games as you like. Joining later? Just let me know in advance in the chat so we don’t slow down the start 😊 🚦If you find yourself on the waiting list but you absolutely want to join or if you have any other question - feel free to contact me directly via the chat. 📢 Further details may be shared via the group chat or via DM 💬. Make sure to check your messages 👀 at least on the day before the event to avoid missing any mega important 🙄 announcements. 🐈‍⬛ The Friends Code: 👉 Which games are played will be agreed by the group 👉Depending on preferences and group size we usually split into several tables 👉 Got a favorite game? Bring it along or drop a suggestion in your reply 👉 Can't make it? Cancel on time so someone on the waitlist can grab your spot 👉 Don't show up (or show up at your own risk:) if you are on the waiting list. There may be no space for extra players and you risk to get disappointed. See you folks 😉

Purchase your ticket via this [link ](https://www.billetweb.fr/new-moon-gong-bath-en-fr1)\- achetez vos billets[ ici](https://www.billetweb.fr/new-moon-gong-bath-en-fr1) FR Plus bas 🌑 **New Moon Gong Bath** 🗓 Sunday, January 18 · 4:00 PM 📍 Yoga Studio Brussels The New Moon on **January 18, 2026** falls in the sign of **Capricorn** — an earth sign known for clarity, commitment, and long-term vision. As the first New Moon of the year, it offers a meaningful opportunity to **reset**, **release what is no longer aligned**, and **plant intentions** that feel clear, grounded, and true. This gong bath is offered as a **gentle reset**. Through sound, silence, and vibration, we create space to return to yourself, calm the nervous system, and open to what wants to emerge. ✨ This session supports: • Subtle release of tension, patterns, and mental fatigue • Rest and nervous system regulation • A clear space for intention-setting and quiet renewal 💶 Pricing • 35 € (one person) • 32 € per person when booking for two or more ⚠️ Early booking recommended — space is limited and sessions often fill up. 📩 Bookings & info: [bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com) 🌱 A space to release, reset, and welcome the energy of the **New Moon in Capricorn** with calm, clarity, and inner alignment. *** 🌑 **Bain de Gong de Nouvelle Lune** 🗓 Dimanche 18 janvier · 16h00 📍 Yoga Studio Brussels La **Nouvelle Lune du 18 janvier 2026** se tient dans le signe du **Capricorne**, porteur d’une énergie de clarté, d’engagement et de vision à long terme. Première Nouvelle Lune de l’année, elle nous invite à **nous recentrer**, **laisser partir ce qui ne résonne plus**, et **poser des intentions** solides, ancrées et sincères. Ce bain de gongs est proposé comme un **réajustement en douceur**. À travers le son, le silence et la vibration, nous offrons un espace pour revenir à soi, apaiser le système nerveux et accueillir ce qui souhaite émerger. ✨ Cette séance propose : • Le relâchement subtil des tensions, schémas et fatigues mentales • Le repos et la régulation du système nerveux • Un espace clair pour poser des intentions et se renouveler en douceur 💶 Tarif • 35 € (une personne) • 32 € par personne à partir de deux ⚠️ Réservation recommandée — places limitées, les sessions se remplissent vite. 📩 Réservations & infos : [bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com) 🌱 Un espace pour libérer, se réinitialiser, et accueillir l’énergie de la **Nouvelle Lune en Capricorne** avec calme, clarté et alignement intérieur.

Hello, readers ! In January we are reading The Vulnerables by Sigrid Nunez. ***Please note our new venue - Maison de Quartier Malibran, Rue de la Digue 10, 1050 Ixelles - and our new start time of 11am.*** More details on this change of venue will be sent soon in a separate message. **Please keep your RSVP up to date** and happy reading!

Common Ground Book Club
An in-person reading group exploring critical theory, from the Frankfurt School to contemporary thinkers. We’ll read books and essays, and our discussions will focus on society, power, and modern phenomena: from politics to media and social trends. 
Fourth Meeting
We will discuss the first part of Marcuse’s “One-Dimensional Man”, Introduction and Chapters 1-4 (till p. 123): https://files.libcom.org/files/Marcuse,%20H%20-%20One-Dimensional%20Man,%202nd%20edn.%20(Routledge,%202002).pdf The next meeting(s) will be devoted to Parts II and III :) 
Who is it for?
No prior philosophy or theory background is required, just curiosity and a willingness to engage. I (the organiser) am not an expert; I just seek other kind souls who want to exchange thoughts ✨ 
Format
• Readings may be short essays, selected chapters, or full books.
• Each meeting begins with a short recap/introduction of the text.
• Open, informal discussion.
• Everyone is encouraged to bring a passage or question they found interesting, confusing, or provocative.
• Language of discussion: English.
If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out on Meet-up or Instagram: @commongroundbe

🌟 Hello Yogis and Future Yogis! 🌟 -> New Year = Time to get back on the mat ! :) 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️ Whether you're a seasoned Yogi or a complete beginner, come and join us every **SUNDAY MORNING - from 11:00 to 12:15 - for Queer Yoga in Brussels :)** No need to worry if you've never tried Yoga before – everyone is welcome! 🌈 Just bring yourself in some comfy clothes (mats are provided) and let the magic happen :-). 🌿 **Class Details:** * This is an "open event" - for everyone, LGBTQ people and their friends no matter their **gender, age, race, sexual orientation or level of fitness / practice**. * Classes take place [Merci Wellness - Place Dillens 1, 1060 Saint-Gilles](https://www.merci-wellness.be/plan-acces.php). Very easy to get there, either by bike or metro (Hotel des Monnaies). * Ring bell "MERCI WELLNESS" - third floor ! * ⏰ 11:00 to 12:15 (doors close at 10:55 as **class starts at 11:00 sharp** \- it is not possible to join late\)\. 💸 **Cost:** * First class: 10 euros 🌟 * Single class: 15 euros 🧘‍♂️ * 5-class pass: 65 euros (valid for 3 months - a great deal for regular yogis! 🎉) You can pay your class on site either in CASH or through PAYCONIC. **Come and this great group of Sunday Morning Yogis** \- to spend a moment in a nice atmosphere and discover the benefits of Yoga\, from increased flexibility\, better posture\, a stronger body to a calmer mind\. See you on the mat! 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️✨ Edson P.S. Also, make sure to check out our new class **"Yoga for Men"** \- every Wednesday at 18:30 in the same location \- you can find the class list on our Meetup main page \!

⚠️ **IMPORTANT: You must sign up and buy a ticket here to attend:** [https://groupvibe.com/](https://groupvibe.com/) **This is a curated, small-group meetup make new friends in Brussels.** Each meetup brings together 4–6 like-minded people for casual conversations over brunch. We use the Groupvibe platform to organize and ensure everyone’s a good fit. 👉 **To attend, you’ll need to complete registration via this link:** [https://groupvibe.com](https://groupvibe.com) Once you register, and **buy a ticket or become a Groupvibe member**, we’ll share the exact location and match you with your group. **Why this works:** \* Smaller groups make real conversations easier \* Matching helps avoid awkward dynamics **Note:** RSVPs here on Meetup don’t reflect total attendance. Many attendees register directly via our website. This meetup is organized by **Groupvibe**, a small team passionate about helping people form meaningful friendships offline.

Welcome to our weekly event in the upstairs room of The Sister Café, rue Chair et Pain 3, one block from the Grand Place. Please get there early enough to order your drink at the bar first. Thank you! After introductions we will collect questions from the group participants, choose one by voting then discuss it for an hour. Then most of us stay for drinks and bizarre conversations. Past questions have been wide and not confined to academic philosophy: What is a genuine friend? Is social media turning us into emotional zombies? Do we lose some of the experience of things by defining them? Are we driven by sex? Is loneliness a personal failure? Is morality relative? **Crucially, be kind and respectful and generous** in your disagreements; remember how much you personally enjoy someone else proving you wrong before celebrating your cutting counterexamples.

Purchase your ticket via this[ link ](https://www.billetweb.fr/new-moon-gong-bath-en-fr1)\- achetez vos billets[ ici](https://www.billetweb.fr/new-moon-gong-bath-en-fr1) FR plus bas 🌑 **New Moon Gong Bath** 🗓 Sunday, January 18 · 4:00 PM 📍 Yoga Studio Brussels The New Moon on **January 18, 2026** falls in the sign of **Capricorn** — an earth sign known for clarity, commitment, and long-term vision. As the first New Moon of the year, it offers a meaningful opportunity to **reset**, **release what is no longer aligned**, and **plant intentions** that feel clear, grounded, and true. This gong bath is offered as a **gentle reset**. Through sound, silence, and vibration, we create space to return to yourself, calm the nervous system, and open to what wants to emerge. ✨ This session supports: • Subtle release of tension, patterns, and mental fatigue • Rest and nervous system regulation • A clear space for intention-setting and quiet renewal 💶 Pricing • 35 € (one person) • 32 € per person when booking for two or more ⚠️ Early booking recommended — space is limited and sessions often fill up. 📩 Bookings & info: [bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com) 🌱 A space to release, reset, and welcome the energy of the **New Moon in Capricorn** with calm, clarity, and inner alignment. *** 🌑 **Bain de Gong de Nouvelle Lune** 🗓 Dimanche 18 janvier · 16h00 📍 Yoga Studio Brussels La **Nouvelle Lune du 18 janvier 2026** se tient dans le signe du **Capricorne**, porteur d’une énergie de clarté, d’engagement et de vision à long terme. Première Nouvelle Lune de l’année, elle nous invite à **nous recentrer**, **laisser partir ce qui ne résonne plus**, et **poser des intentions** solides, ancrées et sincères. Ce bain de gongs est proposé comme un **réajustement en douceur**. À travers le son, le silence et la vibration, nous offrons un espace pour revenir à soi, apaiser le système nerveux et accueillir ce qui souhaite émerger. ✨ Cette séance propose : • Le relâchement subtil des tensions, schémas et fatigues mentales • Le repos et la régulation du système nerveux • Un espace clair pour poser des intentions et se renouveler en douceur 💶 Tarif • 35 € (une personne) • 32 € par personne à partir de deux ⚠️ Réservation recommandée — places limitées, les sessions se remplissent vite. 📩 Réservations & infos : [bookings@nirmalkaram.com](mailto:bookings@nirmalkaram.com) 🌱 Un espace pour libérer, se réinitialiser, et accueillir l’énergie de la **Nouvelle Lune en Capricorne** avec calme, clarté et alignement intérieur.

🇷🇴 Romanian Professionals Meet & Greet – Brussels 🇧🇪 **Please note the venue has changed and it is now at To Meli, 2 min walk from the previous location ( please see details below).** Are you a Romanian professional working in Brussels? Would you like to meet like-minded people, exchange experiences, or simply enjoy a good conversation over coffee? Then this event is for you! Join us for the Romanian Professionals Meet & Greet, an informal networking event bringing together Romanian professionals from all sectors and backgrounds. Whether you work in EU affairs, finance, consulting, NGOs, tech, or any other field, this is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and grow your professional and social network. 📅 Date: 18 January 📍 Venue: To Meli Delicatessen, Rue Breydel 50, 1040 Bruxelles ☕ Format: relaxed meet-up with good coffee and engaging conversations Whether you’re new to Brussels or have been here for years, you are very welcome. Come as you are, meet new people, and be part of a growing Romanian professional community Looking forward to meeting you! 🇷🇴✨ Please have my numbers in case you have any issues: +32 485 61 11 59 / +40 775 579 469.

Time: 3:45 PM (Meeting) for the 4:00 PM Entry Slot Location: Tour & Taxis (Shed 4 bis), Brussels 👋 Important: Members Event This meetup is organized for members of Sunday Vacations. * Already a member? Great! Skip to the ticket section below. * Not a member yet? We’d love to have you! Membership starts at just €5 / year. 👉 https://www.sundayvacations.com/membership The Experience: Don't Just See History, Live It We aren't just going to look at artifacts in glass cases. We are going to walk through history. This exhibition is a "narrative journey." Instead of dry facts, you will step onto a massive 1,200m² physical reconstruction of Pompeii's streets. You will enter the shops, visit the taverns, and walk through a Roman home, all while an audio story guides you through the daily life of a family in 79 AD. It’s the closest we can get to time travel-feeling the atmosphere of the city right before everything changed. Why Pompeii is the "Holy Grail" 🌋 Pompeii is special because it is a time capsule. The volcanic ash didn't just destroy the city; it froze it. It preserved wooden furniture, loaves of bread, and even the graffiti on the walls, giving us a rare, unfiltered look at how ordinary people actually lived. 💰 Insider Details: Coins in the Ashes Keep your eyes open for these fascinating details we’ll be looking for: * The "Menu" on the Wall: Look for the tavern graffiti that lists wine prices: "Drink for 1 coin, better wine for 2, the best for 4." It’s a direct link to the inflation and daily life of the time. * The Fugitive's Purse: We'll see the story of a man found clutching 20 silver denarii—his life savings, grabbed in a panic before he tried to flee. * Red Gold: Notice how some gold coins look reddish? That’s not rust. It’s a permanent chemical change caused by the intense heat of the pyroclastic flow. The Agenda * 3:45 PM: Meet at the entrance of Shed 4 bis (Tour & Taxis). Join the WhatsApp group by sending me a message to +32 483 464 469 * 4:00 PM: Enter the exhibition together (Strict entry slot!). * 5:30 PM: Post-Expo Social: After the history, comes the community. We will head next door to the Gare Maritime Food Market to grab a drink, debate our favorite parts of the exhibit, and enjoy the evening together. 🎟️ How to Join (2 Steps) Since this is a self-booked event, please follow these steps carefully: Step 1: Get your Community Membership Ensure your membership is active via the link at the top of this description. Step 2: Buy your Exhibition Ticket * Booking Link: https://tickets.expo-pompeii.com/en/appointment/9 * Select Date: 18/01/26 * Select Time: 4:00 PM * Note: Ensure you select "Back to Pompeii" at Tour & Taxis (NOT Brussels Expo). Step 3: RSVP Here Once you have your ticket, please RSVP "Yes" on this page so we know to look for you! Getting There * Address: Avenue du Port 86C, 1000 Brussels. * Transport: Free shuttle from North Station, or bus lines 14, 20, 57, 86, 88. See you in Ancient Rome! 🍇

Join us for a cosy January afternoon of Amarte's Paint & coffee with fellow art enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned painter or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to unleash their creativity in a beautiful outdoor setting. When everyone has arrived we grab ourselves a good coffee made by the kindest sould of Koul where there will be a little set-up waiting for you to create your own masterpiece. Whats better than you sipping on your favorite beverage and enjoying the fresh air with new people with the same interests! So don't hesitate and come join us for a fun and inspiring morning of painting. You go home with new memories, new friends and a beautiful artpiece to shine in your interior! To make this event possible, I ask a small contribution that covers the canvases, paints, and some basic guidance and help during the session. It’s also a way to secure your spot and ensure we can welcome as many people as possible to enjoy this experience. **Price:** €15 + Meetup cost Want to skip the Meetup cost? Send me a private message and we make it happen!

Join us on our weekly Sunday run to get your day started on the right foot. Whether you're a first-timer with the Brussels Runners Meetup or a familiar face, we can't wait to see you there! [Find us on Strava](https://www.strava.com/clubs/1211350/group_events/3431565227328502990) *What to Expect:* Distance : \14-15 km. Pace : \~6 min/km. Mixed Terrain : A combination of dirt paths, forest trails, and possibly some road sections. Scenic Views : Enjoy the beauty of nature as we traverse diverse landscapes. Good Company : Run with like-minded individuals and make new friends. Post-Run Coffee : Optional post-run gathering for refreshments and camaraderie. Bag Drop : Available. **Acknowledgement of member responsibility and release of liability.** By signing up for this event, you agree to release the organizers from any responsibility and liability in all claims. As the participation is strictly voluntary and you freely choose to join, it is the responsibility of individuals participating to ensure that they are fit enough and have adequate coverage to protect themselves. Questions and comments are welcome.

Hello! This is a meet-up to play tennis from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday. Meeting is on the courts. The courts are booked under the name Jean-Marc. This event is for intermediate and advanced players and not organised for novice players or beginners. Please make sure to bring the exact sum of 10 € in cash. The event is non-commercial. This sum covers the cost of the courts reserved. The organizer is not there to make money out of you. Ladies are encouraged to join. If anyone wants to drop out, they should do it on Saturday morning, not on Sunday the day of the meetup, another wise it would be too late to find a replacement in time or to cancel a court in time with reimbursement. If you don't do this, you will be asked by the organizer to reimburse your participation fee. If this happens too late then those who have cancelled after Saturday morning will have to cover the extra cost for reserving the courts. In the past meetups, it happened too many times that we were an oneven number and because of that all those present had less fun to play. If you don't show up without giving a written excuse in time, the first future participation will be cancelled and you will be asked to reimburse the participation fee. If it happens too many times you will not be able to participate anymore. In case if we are an uneven number of players, then the last player (except the host of course who has to collect the money) can leave or persuade other players to play with him or her. Of course if the last player leaves, then he or she doesn't have to pay the participation fee. If this player leaves, he or she will be added on a future event by the host or organizer in the participation list if the player is far away in the waiting list. This is the advantage of leaving on a voluntary basis;-). We operate on the principle of Fair Play as we do not have umpires or referees. Any disputes or disagreements over line calls or scores should be resolved immediately on the court and, when agreement is not possible, the point or game should be replayed. To be able to replay the game, 3 players need to agree on that without manipulation of the one who disputes an entire game, anotherwise injustice could occur where in the end possibly the biggest cheater could win... This situation applies also, if the host or the organizer is involved. When one of the players still doesn't accept this compromise, then it should be reported (meetup message by preference) to the organizer or host of the meetup event. One of the consequences could be that the first upcoming event could be cancelled by the organizer for the player who doesn't comply with the compromise to play the point or the game again. If the same player does that again for a second time, then the person will see 4 of his next tennis meetups cancelled. If this happens a third time with the same player, then the player in question will be banned from all future tennis meetups with an exclusion as a final result. Whenever there is a big problem, it should be reported as well to the organizer of the group so he can, if necessary, take actions to improve the situation for all the players. Please also note that if you are the first on the waiting list, you will automatically be moved up to the attendance list if someone pulls out. So if you are on the waiting list and see that you cannot attend, please also change your status to not going. If you would like to organize a meet up either this week or next week please get in touch with me, my name is Jean-Marc. It will depend on your initiatives to create more tennis meetups per week.

**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

## 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/

### Tools in your AI's Toolbox : An introduction to MCP Servers The generative AI revolution has unlocked unprecedented capabilities, but the next frontier is agency: empowering models to interact with, query, and act upon the world. The current challenge is the “N x M integration problem,” where every AI model requires a custom, brittle integration for each external tool or data source. This approach simply doesn’t scale. How can we give an AI access to our sales leads, code repositories, or IoT devices in a standardized, secure, and reusable way? This session introduces Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP), the open-source framework designed to solve this challenge and become the universal connector—the USB-C port—for AI. MCP standardizes how AI models discover and use external tools, moving beyond simple function-calling to a robust, client-server architecture. We will dive into how this open protocol is creating a new ecosystem for building powerful, context-aware AI agents. Join this session for a developer-focused introduction where you will learn how to: Understand the core concepts of the open-source Model Context Protocol and its architecture. Utilize pre-built, open-source MCP servers to instantly connect AI to tools like Git, Slack, and databases. Build a custom MCP server to securely expose your own proprietary data and APIs as tools for any compliant AI. Move beyond bespoke integrations and contribute to a standardized, collaborative, and open ecosystem. Stop building one-off connectors and start building intelligent agents. This session will give you the practical knowledge to leverage MCP and create the next generation of AI that doesn’t just talk, but does. Want to be a speaker? submit your talk to our Call for Presenters!!! [https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-2026/](https://sessionize.com/azure-cbus-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. 🧱➡️📐

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)

**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

## 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/